Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting and Coordinator of the B.S. in Accounting Program – Fulltime
Position
The Department of Business Administration at the University of Holy Cross invites applications for the position of
Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting and Coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program. This position combines
leadership, teaching, and service responsibilities and offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing, student-centered accounting
program.
Application deadline is January 20, 2026
Responsibilities
- Coordinate
all aspects of the B.S. in Accounting program, including curriculum planning, assessment, scheduling, and faculty support. - Teach
undergraduate Accounting courses, both in-person and online. - Advise Accounting majors and support student success
initiatives. - Actively promote the Accounting program through community outreach, networking, and recruitment activities.
- Maintain current knowledge of accounting education standards and align program outcomes with professional expectations.
- Participate in departmental meetings, program reviews, and university service.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field with 18 graduate credits in Accounting. Doctorate preferred. CPA
designation is a plus. - Demonstrated minimum 5 years teaching experience in Accounting at the college or university level.
- Experience in online instruction and familiarity with Canvas learning management system.
- Strong advising and mentoring skills.
Commitment to student engagement, academic integrity, and continuous program improvement. - Active membership in professional
accounting associations. - Demonstrated experience and ability to promote the degree program through establishing and maintaining
strong external partnerships with professional associations, accounting firms, financial institutions, and community organizations to
enhance student recruitment and program visibility.
Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit
a complete application packet, consisting of a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Melanie Erlinger,
merlinger@uhcno.edu in a single submission. Incomplete application
packets will not be considered.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Holy Cross assures equal opportunity for
all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veterans’
status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.
Our Lady of Holy Cross College is a Catholic college and a Ministry of the Marianites of Holy Cross.
Our Lady of Holy Cross College assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veterans status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.

