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Posting Number: 20260059F

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/9-months

Department: 217-Accountancy

Position Summary

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Villanova School of Business is seeking applications for a Continuing Non-Tenure Track position beginning Fall 2027. This person will report to the Chair of the Accounting and Information Systems Department.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

This person will primarily teach courses at the undergraduate level, and is expected to incorporate AI and other discipline-related emerging technologies into related coursework. Service expectations are commensurate with hiring level and candidate's prior experience, and will include participating in curriculum development activities and engagement with students, alumni and the broader accounting community. In addition, the person will play a central role in advising students and helping with other service at the request of the chair.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree with a CPA and 8+ years of experience
• Demonstrated capability of high-quality teaching in accounting
• Willingness to work in a collegial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting
• Relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality teaching across courses in the financial accounting series, as well as evidence of excellence in working with students and collaborating with faculty and staff.
• Ability to innovate within the curriculum, including adopting emerging accounting-related technologies where appropriate.
• Ability to maintain scholarly academic status under AACSB accreditation standards.

Special Message to Applicants

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

All initial applications are to include:

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Names of three references
• Finalists will be expected to provide a statement articulating how the candidate's contributions may support the University mission (and enduring principles). Please refer to the departmental website and the Villanova University Mission Statement.

Other information will be required if the candidate makes it into the interview round.

For technical assistance, please contact us at 610-519-7900, 610-519-7616, or jobshelp@villanova.edu.

Application related questions may be sent to Dr. Denise Hanes Downey, Associate Chair and KPMG Endowed Professor in Accounting (denise.downey@villanova.edu).

Salary Posting Information

Competitive