"Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance"

Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance

Job ID: 292366

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

At the Coles College of Business, we are dedicated to empowering future business and community leaders. Leveraging our strong relationships with local, national, and global companies, the Coles College offers innovative academic programs and experiential learning opportunities that equip students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape. This collaborative, student-centered approach, combined with relevant, impactful faculty and student research, has led the Coles College to become a trusted higher education partner to the business community. Our career-ready graduates enter the workforce ready to make lasting contributions to their fields and communities.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance housed in the School of Accountancy and assigned to the Executive MBA Program in the Coles College of Business, with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Teaching (4:3 Load)

• Teach accounting and finance courses exclusively in the Executive MBA Program.
• Deliver high-quality instruction in accounting and finance courses tailored to experienced professionals in the Executive MBA program.
• Design and update course materials to reflect current industry practices, executive-level decision-making, and strategic financial management.
• Incorporate experiential learning, case studies, and executive-level projects into the curriculum.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students, supporting their academic and professional growth.
• Maintain regular and flexible office hours and be accessible to EMBA students for academic support and mentoring.
• Initiate, coordinate, and run 2-4 EMBA courses as the Faculty Team Lead.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Service

• Actively participate in EMBA program activities, including orientation sessions, residencies, and graduation events.
• Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to support curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve on departmental or college-level committees as assigned.
• Engage with alumni and industry partners to enhance the visibility and impact of the EMBA program.
• Support recruitment efforts and represent the program at internal and external events.
• Participate and coordinate in Assurance of Learning initiatives for AACSB and SACSCOC.

Research

• Maintain an active research pipeline in accounting, finance, or related fields, with a focus on applied or pedagogical scholarship relevant to graduate-level education.
• Present research at academic or practitioner conferences and pursue publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Seek opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and industry engagement to inform research and teaching.
• Stay current with developments in the field and integrate relevant insights into course content.

Required Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D., or the foreign equivalent, in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline, is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant level of corporate experience relevant to the role due to the educator-practitioner nature of this position.
• High level of professional engagement in local, regional, and professional organizations and relevant business experience beyond the classroom.
• Evidence of research producing capabilities or productivity, including publication in reputable journals.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends on Saturday and Sunday (spaced every 3 to 4 weeks approximately) and participate/teach in scheduled domestic (GA) and international residencies, including travel abroad.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by March 1, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Marko Jocic, mjocic@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-4423.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

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