Assist. Prof./Professor, Practice of Accounti

Job Description

Job Description

Westminster University
Assistant Professor/Professor of Practice of Accounting

(Full-Time Benefited)

Salary Range: $91,569 to $96,656

Position Summary:

The Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business at Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor of Practice of Accounting, beginning Fall 2026.

The Professor of Practice designation is reserved for individuals with significant professional expertise and accomplishments in their field. The successful candidate will hold relevant academic credentials and bring substantial professional experience in accounting or related discipline.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting and business, engaging in scholarly research, advising students, and contributing to university and school service activities. We seek candidates who demonstrate a s strong commitment to excellence in teaching within a student-centered learning environment, a willingness to participate in research and publication, professional engagement, and administrative effectiveness.

This position carries a a 24-credit-hour teaching load over a 9-month contract. Salaries and benefits, including tuition remission, are competitive.

Areas of teaching interest include intermediate and advanced financial accounting, managerial accounting, and cost accounting.

An application must include a cover letter addressing the specific requirements of the position, current CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. First round of file review will begin with files completed by December 15, 2025 and continue on a rolling basis.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD, JD or master’s degree in accounting or a closely related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in accounting practice or in teaching accounting/business at a collegiate level.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and commitment to working effectively with a diverse student population and community
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills necessary for performing administrative responsibilities, including student recruitment, admissions, advising, course staffing, mentoring, curriculum development, and career placement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current professional licensure (e.g., Attorney, CPA, EA, CMA) or the ability to obtain such licensure.
• Experience integrating professional practice into the classroom through case studies, applied projects, or experiential learning.
• Demonstrated participation in scholarly, pedagogical, or professional development activities.

About Westminster: 

Westminster University prepares students to lead lives of learning, accomplishment, and service and helps them develop skills and attributes vital for success in a diverse and interdependent world. We are a private, independent university that has been advancing the liberal arts tradition since 1875. Westminster is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the heart of the Wasatch Front in a region of the country that merges remarkable natural beauty with a vibrant metropolitan area booming with tech start-ups, new business ventures, and investment opportunities.

We offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our devoted faculty challenge students to engage their curiosity and pursue their passions through purpose-driven academic programs and small class sizes that promote inclusive dialogue. Faculty tend to stay at Westminster for many years, supported through continuous contracts, creative faculty-based initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth.  Westminster is a place where excellence isn’t just a tradition, but a way of life.  For more information, visit westminsteru.edu.

Westminster University’s commitment to diversity and global learning is revealed in its core values, mission and vision statements, and in its student value propositions–institutional priorities to support the success of every student: All students will develop a personal wellness approach, participate in outdoor learning activities, apply their learning to leadership in social, professional, and community contexts, and engage in paid professional opportunities to create career confidence and boost earning potential.

We seek colleagues who are prepared to support the learning of all students, including those from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, such as students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Westminster University does not discriminate based on race, color, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, military status, and genetic information, or other legally protected status. The university's commitment to nondiscrimination applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. For additional information, see the full Non-Discrimination Statement.