The Williams College of Business at Xavier University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Instruction position in the Department of Accountancy and Business Law beginning fall 2027. The Williams College of Business is AACSB accredited. Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Xavier’s urban location in Cincinnati allows faculty to work with community partners to develop engaged learning and internship opportunities. Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East.
The Assistant Professor of Instruction position is renewable on a yearly basis, with the potential after six years for promotion to Associate Professor of Instruction with a rolling two-year renewable contract. The candidate must be committed to providing quality teaching and to maintaining an active and sustained connection to their field through professional engagement, scholarly activity, or a combination of the two. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear plan for continued professional and/or scholarly engagement that supports currency in their discipline, informs their teaching, and contributes to their ongoing faculty qualifications.
Duties: Faculty members at Xavier are expected to teach in both undergraduate and master’s programs (MBA and/or MS in Accountancy) in live and on-line formats. The successful candidate will be able to teach both introductory courses, financial and managerial accounting, as well as an additional course in the major (e.g., Tax, Accounting Information Systems, Intermediate / Advanced Financial, Audit, etc.). In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also be willing to serve as a faculty advisor for Accounting Society, which provides students with opportunities for professional development and leadership. Other duties include service and participation in the life of the Department and University consistent with the mission of Jesuit higher education, and professional development activities on and off campus. Teaching load is four courses per semester.
Required Qualifications: Applicants for this non-tenure track faculty position must have at least a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in accounting-related course work. Strong candidates will have compelling evidence of teaching effectiveness, relevant professional work experience, and an established or developing record of professional engagement and/or scholarly activity. Current professional certification (CPA or similar) is strongly preferred. All areas of teaching interest will be considered. The successful candidate will be able to engage diverse groups of students in learning opportunities.
Applications: To ensure consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, relevant teaching materials, a one-page statement outlining their long-term plan for maintaining a connection to business practice and/or scholarly engagement, and the names and contact information for three references on Xavier University’s website.
Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2026 and applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.
Professional and Scholarly Engagement Statement: Applicants should submit a one-page statement outlining their long-term plan for maintaining an active and sustained connection to their field and for maintaining their faculty qualifications. The statement should emphasize how the candidate will remain current in business practice and the professional community relevant to their area of teaching, including the types of professional engagement, industry interaction, continuing development, and other activities they anticipate pursuing to inform and enhance their teaching and maintain their qualifications as an Instructional Practitioner. Candidates whose qualification strategy includes scholarly academic engagement (i.e., publishing) may also describe their plans for developing and disseminating intellectual contributions. Overall, the statement should present a realistic and sustained plan for continued professional and/or scholarly engagement appropriate to the candidate's discipline, expertise, and career trajectory.
Please direct requests for additional information to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Megan Jones,
Benefits - applies only to full-time positions:
Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class:
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
Skills Required
- Master's degree
- At least 18 graduate hours in accounting-related coursework
- Commitment to quality teaching
- Ability to teach introductory, financial, and managerial accounting
- Ability to teach an additional accounting course such as Tax, Accounting Information Systems, Intermediate or Advanced Financial Accounting, or Audit
- Plan for continued professional and/or scholarly engagement
- Ability to engage diverse groups of students in learning opportunities
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Relevant professional work experience
- Established or developing record of professional engagement and/or scholarly activity
- Current professional certification such as CPA
What We Do
Xavier University is a Jesuit Catholic institution of academic excellence grounded in the liberal arts, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and the BIG EAST Conference, Xavier commits to open and free inquiry and inclusive excellence, creating a campus where students from diverse backgrounds and life experiences feel a sense of belonging.
