Lecturer of Accounting in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

Master’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited institution

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Salary: $120,000 – $135,000, depending on experience and qualifications

The Von Allmen School of Accountancy at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for multiple Lecturer of Accountancy positions with a possible start date of January 1, 2027 or August 1, 2027. The selected candidates will be appointed to a full-time 9-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited institution. Professional licensure/certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA), significant accounting-related work experience, a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DBA), and prior teaching experience are preferred qualifications.

The primary job responsibilities include teaching up to four courses per semester in accounting and fulfilling the service needs related to the various programs in the school. While applications from all teaching areas will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach both introductory and advanced courses. The Director will determine the number of courses and other assigned duties based on the candidate’s experience and areas of expertise. The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 90% teaching and 10% service.

Applications must include the following: a letter of interest (upload under cover letter) and a curriculum vitae. In addition, please provide the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the positions are filled. For additional information about this search, please contact Stephen Lusch (stephen.lusch@uky.edu), Interim Director of the Von Allmen School of Accountancy.

The Von Allmen School of Accountancy offers an outstanding scholarly environment and offers excellent support for both research and teaching. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, a Master of Science in Accounting, and a PhD in Business Administration with an Accounting concentration. We have made considerable investments in enhancing these programs over the past several years. Along with the Gatton College, the Von Allmen School was re-accredited by the AACSB in 2022. Salary and teaching load are competitive with leading public universities.

UK is located in Lexington, in the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region. Lexington frequently ranks near the top of many ‘Best Cities’ lists, including Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Atlantic. The Gatton College of Business and Economics recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high-quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both a face-to-face and an online format. We are housed in a 220,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest-growing student enrollment on UK’s campus, reaching over 4,000 students. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business.”

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Professional licensure/certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA), significant accounting-related work experience, a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DBA), and prior teaching experience are preferred qualifications

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.