Instructor/Lecturer of Accounting – 43019 at InsideHigherEd

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Faculty; Full time, Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Accounting, Finance and Economics

POSITION SUMMARY:

Alma College invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer of Accounting. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position beginning August 2026. This position is for two years with the possibility of renewal. Teaching load will be 8 units per academic year.

The college seeks a candidate who will be able to teach a wide range of courses in accounting, which may include Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Auditing and Tax. An ability to teach to the new CPA Exam standards is required as well as having strong data analytics skills. Commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment and evidence of effective teaching are essential. Applicants must be a licensed CPA and have a master’s degree in accounting or an MBA prior to the start date.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

For full consideration, qualified applicants must complete the following steps:

– submit the Alma College application

– email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a one-page teaching philosophy to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs via [email protected].

Review of applicants will begin on January 5, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.