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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a full-time Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Accounting, Lee Business School [R0150611].
The anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
The Department of Accounting in the Lee Business School (LEE) invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor-in-Residence position in Accounting. Although all areas of expertise will be considered, preference is given for teaching experience or professional expertise related to financial accounting, managerial accounting, information systems and data analytics, and auditing or internal auditing. The standard teaching load for a non-tenure track position is four courses (12 credits) per semester. The position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, with the possibility of teaching in both on-campus and online modalities, in support of the Department of Accounting and Lee Business School degree programs.
Additional responsibilities may include advising students, engaging in service activities, and interfacing with the business community.
The Department of Accounting is supplementally accredited by the AACSB and is one of 33 U.S. universities to be endorsed by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The department has 17 full-time faculty members and offers both BSBA and MSA degrees in accounting. Approximately 175 BSBA and 75 MSA students graduate from UNLV’s accounting programs each year. UNLV’s accounting faculty members strive to be excellent teachers who are engaged with the accounting professional and academic communities.
The Lee Business School is one of the largest schools at UNLV, with approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, 500 graduate students, more than 140 faculty and staff, and more than 25,000 alumni. Lee Business School offers 10 undergraduate majors, 12 minors, and seven graduate degree programs. The MBA program has ranked in the top 100 part-time MBA programs for the past five years according to U.S. News and World Report.
Lee Business School is among the top 2 percent of business colleges and schools worldwide to hold international dual accreditation in business and accounting by AACSB International.
In addition to its scholastic endeavors, Lee Business School is home to four centers that connect faculty and students with business and industry: Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), Lied Center for Real Estate, and Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management. For more information, visit us on line at: https://www.unlv.edu/business.
The title of the position will be determined based on the candidate's educational degree and experience. This position requires a graduate degree (e.g., MS, MSA, MBA, MAcc) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and an AACSB-accredited business school, with an undergraduate degree in accounting or closely related business field. Those without an undergraduate degree in accounting should have a graduate degree in accounting. In addition, candidates are required to have a minimum of five years of relevant accounting work experience and qualifications consistent with classification as an Instructional Practitioner (IP) within Lee Business School Faculty Qualification guidelines. In addition, only a candidate with a terminal business degree (i.e., Ph.D.) may be eligible for the title of Assistant Professor-in-Residence. Doctoral candidates with an “all but dissertation” (ABD) status are encouraged to apply; however, if selected for this position, an ABD candidate would need to successfully complete their dissertation prior to the start date in order to be appointed as an Assistant Professor-in-Residence.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The selected candidate must be eligible to legally work in the United States as of the start date.
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CISA, CIA) is strongly preferred. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Where applicants have previous teaching experience in higher education settings, applications should include a summary of course evaluations. Listed references will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled, a review of candidates’ materials will begin on March 2, 2026; best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Jason Smith, Search Committee Chair.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
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Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Where applicants have previous teaching experience in higher education settings, applications should include a summary of course evaluations. Listed references will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
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