Assistant Teaching Professor, Accounting

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Position Description

The Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position starting August 27, 2027.

Ideal candidates for this position will have both professional experience in the accounting field and teaching experience at the university level. Preference for this position will be given to candidates who can demonstrate teaching/professional experience in courses such as Financial & Managerial Accounting, Cost Accounting & Taxation, and/or in Corporate Controllership. Applicants should possess knowledge of current best practices in the accounting industry.

The candidate selected will be expected to teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in both face-to-face and online delivery modes. The candidate is expected to advise/mentor students; engage in outreach activities with the local business community; and participate in innovative curricular development activities.

Teaching Faculty members are expected to contribute to the University's mission through excellence in teaching and service.

Position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTTP procedures.

Teaching: The standard annual teaching load for 10-month teaching faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester, with an additional 6 TCH in the summer for 12-month faculty. Reassigned time (course release) is available for faculty with additional responsibilities such as administering programs.

Teaching Faculty are expected to center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities.

Service: Teaching Faculty members are expected to perform valuable service to the department, college/school, and university. This includes participating in shared governance, academic program vitality, and sharing professional expertise within and beyond the University. Service activities are separate and distinct from the specific assignments for which teaching faculty members receive course release.

The Department of Accounting and Finance

The Department of Accounting and Finance is focused on educating future practitioners and academics in the fields of accounting, auditing, tax, finance and commercial real estate.

Degree programs offered include a BS and MS in Accounting, as well as concentrations in Finance, and Real Estate as part of the school wide BS in Business Administration degree. Advanced Audit Analytics courses and research are key strengths and differentiators of the accounting/audit programs.

The department also supports the MBA Program and offers a graduate certificate in Forensic Accounting. As a progressive department committed to student success, faculty are actively involved in ongoing curriculum development to keep pace with the changing market environment that our students face as they start or rejuvenate their professional careers. The department has a rich portfolio of programs and we seek candidates who can be effective teaching across all programs.

The Feliciano School of Business

The Feliciano School of Business is committed to transforming today's students into tomorrow's business leaders through innovative teaching, experiential learning, and strong industry engagement.

Accredited by AACSB International, the School offers distinctive programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including the BS in Business Analytics, BS in Business Administration (eight concentrations), BS in Accounting, BA in Economics, BA in Hospitality, Sports, Events and Tourism, MBA, MS in Accounting, MS in Business Analytics, MS in Digital Marketing Analytics, and MS in Human Resource Analytics, as well as a range of minors and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Among the School's strengths are its world-class faculty and staff, diverse and driven student body, engaged alumni network, and strong corporate and institutional partnerships. Both academic and program-related activities are focused on student success and experiential learning beyond the classroom. The Ellyn A.

McColgan Center for Student Services further supports students through results-driven advising, career guidance, and access to internships, co-ops, and mentorship opportunities that help prepare them for success in today's dynamic business environment.

The School is also home to the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation, a collaborative community that supports innovation and entrepreneurship through mentorship, strategic guidance, and opportunities that help students and entrepreneurs develop and grow their ideas.

Nearly 120 full-time faculty members and 41 professional staff, with terminal degrees and advanced training from leading universities, bring a wealth of academic and industry expertise to the School.

Qualifications

Required

• Earned degree(s) in accounting and/or equivalent professional experience including CPA.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• A record that demonstrates interest and commitment to service.

STARTING DATE August 27, 2027

Required Materials

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae and teaching and service statements which can be uploaded during the application process.
• Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.

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The position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately.

Salary Range $95,821.80-$105,740.01 Annual

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.

• Department
• Accounting and Finance
• Position Type
• Teaching Faculty

Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at (Option 2), or email.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.