Job description
Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world.
Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres.
Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, an employee assistance program, paid time off, use of the University pool and fitness center, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. For more information about our benefits, visit https://norwich.trgportal.com.
Job Description:
The William M. Lasky School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting beginning in August 2026.
The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate accounting courses, with topics that include auditing, advanced accounting, cost accounting, individual and corporate income tax, government and not-for-profit accounting, and data analytics. The position also includes contributing to the direction and continued development of the accounting program on campus and the MBA program online, with responsibilities such as course design, student advising, support of the accounting program administration, and service to the university.
Faculty members are expected to maintain active professional engagement through scholarship and service while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative learning environment.
Requirements:
- A terminal degree in accounting is preferred, but candidates with an applicable master’s degree (MAcc, MSA, or MBA) a professional credential (CPA, CMA, or CGMA) and relevant work experience will also be considered.
- A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current accounting and auditing standards.
- An accounting specialization, with auditing and forensic accounting being most preferred.
- Professional or industry experience in accounting, auditing, or taxation is highly desirable.
- Prior university-level teaching and research experience are preferred.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work inclusively with a diverse student and faculty community.
Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] for assistance.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
How to apply
Please provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of professional, pedagogical, and research interests, 3 references, and Norwich application.
Screening of applicants will begin December 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated contract start July, 1 2026.
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