"Lecturer Accounting"

Job Details

Lecturer Accounting

Job ID: 289588

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the mission of the School of Accountancy, which is fully accredited by AACSB International, is to provide excellence in accounting education through teaching, research, and service. We recognize our responsibility to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate accounting education, to conduct applied and instructional research benefiting accounting and business, and to render service to each of our constituencies. The School offers the BBA in Accounting and the Master of Accounting degrees—the latter of which is offered in two formats: traditional and online. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the School through academic research, professional outreach and achieving the School's mission. Faculty should also be willing to interact with students through activities outside the classroom. The School enrolls more than 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate degree programs and employs 18 full-time accounting and legal studies faculty members.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of the School of Accountancy, the Accounting Lecturer requires teaching undergraduate accounting courses and service responsibilities. The position is a full time 10-month appointment beginning August 1, 2026, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

Earned master's degree in accounting, or a closely related field, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in accounting.

Evidence of the potential for above average teaching ability.

Evidence of effective communication skills.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

Related professional experience.

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFE, CIA, and CISA).

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins November 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair Dr. Chuck Harter
Email: charter@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-2228