Department: Costello College of Business
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa
sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and
experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason
University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and
is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at
George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s
AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare
undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the
globe for career success in business and government. Its
research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic
programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education,
experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are
transforming the landscape of business education and workforce
development. Learn more at
business.gmu.edu .
Accounting is one of the six areas of the Costello College of
Business. The Accounting Area has diverse research and teaching
interests. We offer a vibrant, ambitious, and collegial research
and teaching community. Research is highly valued in the area and
at the school. At present, there are 18 full-time faculty members
in the area. The Accounting Area faculty has published in many of
the premier accounting journals including The Accounting Review,
Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and
Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research, and Review of
Accounting Studies, as well as other top journals.
About the Position:
The Open Rank Term Faculty Member teaches courses in undergraduate
and graduate programs effectively and positively contributes to the
academic environment. The Open Rank Term Faculty Member also
provides service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of
Business, the University, the profession, and interfaces with
students and the business community. This is a full-time position
with benefits. Rank and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Candidates should demonstrate an established record of teaching
effectiveness, including a commitment to course design, supporting
and engaging students, and continued faculty growth as regards
pedagogy. Candidates should also demonstrate consistent and clear
evidence of collegiality and collaboration and be willing to
contribute to various areas of service at Costello.
Responsibilities:
- Teaches accounting courses in undergraduate and/or graduate
programs. The teaching load for this position is determined
according to the College’s workload policy;
Provides service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College
of Business, the University, and the profession, such as academic
community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and
interfacing with the business community; and
Be invested as a team member in helping colleagues and the
college further our collective goals.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in accounting or a related field;
- Significant teaching experience in both face-to-face and online
spaces and ability to create materials, support existing programs,
and teach stand-alone courses;
- Extensive professional experience in accounting or related
roles;
- Ability to teach Intermediate Accounting and other accounting
courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels;
- Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues; and
- CPA Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited
institution; and
- Professional certification in accounting area other than CPA
(e.g., CMA, CIA, CISA).
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Open Rank Term
Faculty Member at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/.
Complete and submit the online application to include three
professional references with contact information, and provide a
Letter of Intent/Cover Letter and CV with summaries of teaching
evaluations for the recent years.
Posting Open Date: August 13, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 4, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest
and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering
degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,
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