Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Open-Rank Professor/Instructor of Accounting to begin Fall Semester 2026. Primary
responsibilities include teaching, undergraduate advising, and university service. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to
excellence in teaching and collegial collaboration in a liberal arts environment.
Responsibilities
- The
position requires mentorship of students, course development, curriculum revision, and continued improvement of the business major and
pre-MAcc concentration. - Teaching responsibilities include principles of financial accounting and related introductory and
upper-division accounting courses in the Business major and Pre-MAcc professional concentration.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in accounting or a related field
- Candidates should have graduate training and
teaching experience in Accounting. - The ideal candidate will have evidence of effective teaching in small classes.
Preferred Qualifications
- A PhD in Accounting is strongly preferred.
Applications
Applications should include a CV, a letter of interest (addressing the desired qualifications, the university’s
mission, and evidence of teaching effectiveness), and a list of 3 professional references. These materials should be sent as a single PDF to
Opens email to Provostprovost@svu.edu. A sample of research may also be
included in a separate PDF. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About
Southern Virginia University
Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned
with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful
Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and
careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.
