Lecturer of Accountancy
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 75k-75k / year
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
Lecturer of Accountancy
- 497756
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Full-time Faculty
Salary/Position Classification
- $75,000+ 9-month contract
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus
Purpose of Position
The Herr School of Accountancy is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure-track full-time Lecturer to teach eight undergraduate/graduate courses in Accounting per year, including experiential/service learning related to community tax programs. This teaching load may be adjusted based on involvement in grant-supported tax activities. The Lecturer will also contribute to the mission of the department and University through service activities and will be expected to maintain faculty qualification.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaching - The anticipated teaching load is four sections/courses per semester during the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Courses will include “Business Analytics with Spreadsheets,” an advanced spreadsheet course that provides a foundation for data analytics using accounting data. Additional courses may include financial accounting, managerial accounting, and/or income tax topics. Course delivery modalities will include on-campus teaching and may also include hybrid (live+online) and/or asynchronous online delivery
- Service - Service expectations include maintaining a CPA license and sustained professional engagement to fulfill faculty qualifications as outlined in the Nistler College Faculty handbook. Additional service roles may include advising student groups, fulfilling service-related grant obligations, school, college, and/or university service roles, professional and/or alumni engagement, and/or supporting experiential/service learning activities.
Required Competencies
- Teaching excellence,
- Effective interpersonal skills,
- Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with others,
- Positive organizational and planning skills,
- Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in English,
- Enthusiastic engagement with students, alumni, and recruiters, and
- Modeling effective professional behavior in all aspects of the job
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in accounting from an AACSB accredited college of business.
- CPA license (active).
- Experience teaching at the college level in accounting, data analytics, and/or taxation.
- Professional work experience in accounting (to fulfill faculty qualification requirements)
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching foundational data analytics skills using Excel
- Income taxation experience in public accounting
- Professional experience recruiting accounting professionals and/or supporting student career development
To Apply
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by March 10, 2026 and include the following materials:
- A letter of interest that clearly and succinctly summarizes information the applicant is providing in response to required competencies, minimum requirements and preferred qualifications.
- Unofficial academic transcripts. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
- A resume/vita that identifies relevant teaching/academic and professional achievements, including relevant professional memberships and certifications.
- Documentation or evidence supporting statements in the letter of interest and/or resume/vita.
- Contact information for three (academic and/or professional) references.
- To receive veteran’s preference, appropriate documentation must be provided in the application process.
This position is open until filled.
