Assistant Professor of Accounting - WVU Tech (Beckley) at West Virginia University

, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching Excellence, Student Mentoring, Assessment, Accreditation, Student Organization Engagement, Professional Development, Pedagogical Development, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, Tax, Governmental & Not-for-Profit Accounting, Fraud/Forensic Accounting, Blackboard Ultra, CPA, CMA

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Department of Accounting & Management within the School of Business at WVU Tech invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting to begin August 2026. This is a teaching-focused appointment with a 4/4 load (12 credits/semester) across undergraduate accounting courses delivered on campus and online (Blackboard Ultra). Priority teaching needs include Financial Accounting plus either Auditing or Accounting Information Systems; secondary needs include Tax, Governmental & Not-for-Profit, and Fraud/Forensic. Responsibilities include excellence in teaching, advising/mentoring, assessment and accreditation-related work, engagement with student organizations, ongoing professional or pedagogical development appropriate to a teaching-heavy institution, and other duties associated with a faculty position. At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas. Why WVU Tech: Small classes, collegial culture, access to outdoor recreation, and the opportunity to shape a growing Accounting program within the School of Business. Date of Appointment: August 16, 2026. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum Master’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field with 18+ graduate hours in Accounting by start date. CPA/CMA/CIA/CFE strongly preferred; candidates with substantial recent professional accounting experience are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, student success, and student-centered pedagogy; ability to teach in multiple modalities (on-campus and online using Blackboard Ultra). We are unable to sponsor work visas at this time. Preferred Doctorate in Accounting or related field (ABD considered) Ability to teach in two or more of the following: Financial, Auditing, AIS, Tax, Governmental & Not-for-Profit, Fraud/Forensic Evidence of assessment, SoTL or practice-oriented scholarship, and/or industry engagement. WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment and is ranked seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is in close proximity to several states and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities. The Department of Accounting and Management offers baccalaureate degrees in Accounting and Business Management and Undergraduate Certificate in Fraud Examination. More information about the School of Business can be found at https://www.wvutech.edu/academics/business. Application Materials must include: Letter of interest Curriculum Vitae Three (3) professional references with their full contact information One-page teaching philosophy statement University transcripts

Responsibilities

The core responsibilities involve excellence in teaching a 4/4 load across undergraduate accounting courses delivered both on campus and online, alongside advising/mentoring students and engaging in assessment and accreditation-related work. Faculty must also participate in ongoing professional or pedagogical development appropriate for a teaching-heavy institution.