Educator in Accounting

Department: School of Accountancy

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range beginning around $100,000/yr, negotiable based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Based on Teaching Schedule

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

If you are looking for a new chapter in your career or an avenue to advance your professional development, consider a faculty position with us! As a faculty member in the School of Accountancy, you will have a blend of working with numbers, concepts, regulations and the people at the heart of it, so you will still feel at home but with a new challenge of being in the classroom. Find a work/life balance that can only be found in working in higher education. We require a professional with a record of consistent and strong success in Accounting. We are seeking professionals who can work with a diverse population. If you have formal teaching experience that's a plus but not a necessity. Training, mentoring, or other means of "teaching" are sought after for the person taking this position too.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business invites applications for a full-time, 9-month position in accounting. This is a non-tenure position. With outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs, the School of Accounting is home to excellent students. We combine an in-depth study of accountancy with broad exposure to all aspects of business and management—equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed for career advancement, or a career switch, in the public or private sector. This position will start for the semester Fall 2025

The W. Frank Barton School of Business is an AACSB-accredited business school with a double accreditation, recognized for its innovative curriculum, distinguished faculty, and pioneering research. We are fully accredited in business and accounting by AACSB International, the highest business school accrediting body in the world. Only 20 percent of all colleges of business have attained this dual accreditation.

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.)

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for teaching and service, as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

Candidate will be conducting accounting classes. Load will be 4 classes each semester. The total load will consist of 12 credit hours of courses each semester. Classes will be held online and in person or combination.

Near term, the candidate will be conducting intermediate level financial accounting and intermediate level managerial accounting. Longer term, the candidate may be expected to contribute to other areas such as tax, audit, and data analytics.

Additionally, candidate will be a faculty advisor for the accounting student group, Beta Alpha Psi. Candidate will be in charge of implementing an accounting summer boot camp for high-schoolers in the area.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate level degree or Equivalent Experience in the Field
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

Qualified candidates must hold a master’s degree in accounting or a closely related area.
Teaching &/or training experience in Accounting, or related subjects
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Training &/or teaching effectiveness
• Ability to convey complex information to learners in an effective manner.
Technical aptitude

Additional Information:

Applicants must upload the following REQUIRED documents to be considered a complete application:

Send inquiries to Christine Porter: Christine.Porter@wichita.edu

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%; Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators – Frequent 60-90%

Additional Physical Requirement: