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Economics Department

For more information visit: Department of Economics – UMBC

08/23/2025

The Economics Department is seeking a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting to teach Accounting Principles I and II. Some teaching of upper level courses in accounting may also be assigned. Homework and some testing is done through accounting software. The current software being used is MyAccountingLab. The instructor reports to the Director. Duties include in-class delivery of lectures, grading and availability to students through limited office hours. Student advising and outreach to prospective employers is also expected.

UMBC is especially proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse  applicant pool for this position. We have a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity. We encourage applications from women, minority group members, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An active CPA license is necessary. A CMA license is desirable. A Master’s degree in Accounting or Business is also required. Teaching experience is desirable. Experience with educational accounting software is desirable. Candidate should have strong verbal communication skills. 

APPLICATION: For best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, any student teaching evaluation results, course syllabi, copies of professional licenses, and two professional references by April 15, 2025. Resumes should include employment history with dates. Given the diversity of UMBC’s student body, the selection committee for this position will also give consideration to educational, teaching, and other experiences that convey commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence in higher education. Thus, applicants should provide a statement regarding such experiences and their commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence more generally.  Please submit all application materials electronically via Interfolio. Required application materials and submission instructions are available at apply.interfolio.com/164396.

Salary Range: $50,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.

• Paid Leave
• Tuition Remission
• Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
• Retirement plans
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities & much more

See benefits summary for detailed information.

9 Month Faculty Benefits Summary

UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership.

Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).

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