ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FACULTY

Bridgewater College’s Nolen School of Business & Professional Studies invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure-track assistant professor or non-tenure track practitioner in residence of Business Administration focused on accounting and finance beginning August 17, 2026. We’re seeking someone with strong accounting and/or financial expertise who can bring real-world insight into the classroom and help prepare students for careers in these fields.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Teach undergraduate courses in accounting and finance as your primary focus
• Incorporate real-world financial and accounting applications into teaching
• Advise and mentor students pursuing careers in accounting, finance, and related fields
• Support program development and continuous improvement in accounting and finance curriculum
• Contribute to departmental service and student recruitment
• (Tenure-track only) Maintain scholarship in a relevant discipline

WHAT YOU BRING:

• MBA or master’s in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
• Ph.D. in a closely related field or Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) (required for Assistant Professor)
• Professional experience in accounting, finance, or a directly related area (required)
• Ability to teach and communicate core accounting and finance concepts effectively
• Interest in working in a student-centered, teaching-focused environment

ENHANCED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Public Accountant - CPA
• Prior experience teaching accounting and/or finance courses

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans and 403(b) retirement program
• Access to BC Wellness Center
• Professional development opportunities
• Full tuition benefits for eligible dependents
• A collaborative, supportive academic environment

GENERAL INFORMATION

Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu

APPLY

Complete the online application.

DEADLINE

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu