What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor | Accounting | Non-Tenure position at Misericordia University?
Job Description
Job Description
Misericordia University’s College of Business is accepting applications for a full-time visiting non-tenure track position in accounting for the 2025-2026 academic year. The College of Business has a growing and robust undergraduate business program with majors in accounting, business economics, entrepreneurship, health care administration, sport management, and business administration, with various specializations including certified financial planning and supply chain management. Our MBA program also includes a specialization in accounting. Additionally, the College of Business hosts the Misericordia University Low Income Taxpayer Clinic to provide representation services and education to taxpayers in Northeastern, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching on-campus undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as accounting, auditing, tax, and business financial management, as well as advanced courses in accounting and finance in the MBA program.
Qualified applicants will have a master’s degree in accounting or business (with a focus in accounting / finance), with a terminal degree or current pursuit of doctoral studies preferred, and have teaching experience in accounting and / or finance. Professional experience in the field is required, and industry certifications are highly desired (CPA, CFP).
Misericordia University, celebrating its centennial in 2024 and founded by the Sisters of Mercy, offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees and is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 2 hours from New York City and Philadelphia. The university's approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service to others has resulted in its wide acclaim. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty, and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus.
For confidential consideration, please submit 1) cover letter, 2) statement of teaching philosophy that includes how you incorporate diversity in your teaching and advising, 3) curriculum vitae / resume, and 4) three professional references with their e-mail and phone number, by email to hr@misericordia.edu. For fullest consideration, applications should be received by January 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
