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Georgia State University

Instructor, Associate or Assistant Professor of Accounting

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Overview Position Information

Posting Number: F00405P

Classification Title: Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Title: Instructor, Associate or Assistant Professor of Accounting

Department: Business and Health Professions

College: Perimeter College

Campus: College-wide

Posting Type: Internal/External

About the Department: The world of business is changing and expanding in new and exciting ways. At Perimeter College, Business Administration students develop specialized skills in business fields and improve their ability to communicate, think independently and thrive in the workplace. The department serves 2600 Business pathway students and is comprised of 25 full-time faculty members and 21 part-time instructors. The department is home to the Economics, Computer Information Systems, and Accounting disciplines as well as the popular BUSA: Business, Values, and You introductory course. The Business Administration program emphasizes preparation for decision making in a business environment. Perimeter College faculty members have practical experience in a variety of industries. By drawing upon this experience in the classroom, they provide students with real-world examples to complement business theories. A student who gains an Associate of Science degree by enrolling in the academic pathway in Business Administration lays the foundation for a business career and provides an excellent jump-start for a bachelor’s degree. With the core knowledge gained at Perimeter College, students can continue specialized studies at a four-year institution, enter the workplace as a skilled employee or express their entrepreneurial spirit by starting a business.

Position Description Perimeter College invites applications for an instructor, or a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in Accounting. This is a teaching-focused position: 80% of the workload is instruction, with service and scholarly and creative activity accounting for 10% each. Perimeter faculty are responsible for providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and engaging in service to the department, college, and university. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter College is a multi-campus access institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college\'s campuses.

Required Experience None specified.

Required Education Instructor: A minimum of a Master’s degree required in the teaching discipline or a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter graduate hours in relevant coursework (completed by the anticipated date of appointment) is required. Salary Range: $44,581 - $49,581

Assistant Professor: A Ph.D. in the teaching field is required by the time of the appointment. Salary Range: $51,231-$56,231

Associate Professor: A Ph.D. in the teaching discipline is required, and must have previously held the associate professor rank at a comparable institution for a minimum of one academic year. Salary Range: $56,231-$59,231; must have previously held this rank for a minimum of one year at a comparable institution.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university.

Experience teaching online and using a distance learning platform.

Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success.

Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.

A Ph.D. in the teaching field is preferred.

CPA certification is preferred.

Assistant Professor: A Ph.D. in the teaching field is required by the time of the appointment, OR: must have previously held the associate professor rank at a comparable institution for a minimum of one academic year. Salary Range: $44,581 - $56,231

Associate Professor: A Ph.D. in the teaching discipline is required, and must have previously held the associate professor rank at a comparable institution for a minimum of one academic year. Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.

Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person and virtual learning environments.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records).

Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary $44,581-$59,231

Search Chair Contact info Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Kelly Cranford kcranford3@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance Departmental contact for assistance

Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2026

Open Date: 10/20/2025

Review of Applications Begins: 11/01/2025

Close Date: 01/02/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions Summary Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

Letter of interest.

Curriculum Vitae/Resume.

Unofficial Transcript of all degrees completed. Official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.

Foreign Degree Transcript is required for foreign graduate degrees.

Foreign Degree Equivalency Evaluation is required for all graduate degrees earned outside the United States.

Three (3) professional references.

Final Candidate: Professional references will provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in a notification email.

Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6027

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement: Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer.

USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia (USG) values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on these values and Code of Conduct are available at the USG policy manual links provided in the original posting. USG also supports Freedom of Expression as stated in policy.

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