Accounting Faculty

Hastings College is seeking a full-time, onsite Accounting faculty member to begin in August 2027. This non-tenure position is eligible for rank and promotion. Rank will be contingent upon the selected candidate's educational background, teaching experience, and professional achievements, subject to final determination by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting, or an MBA or related master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in accounting, required.

• Active CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.

• Prior teaching experience and/or professional accounting experience (public, corporate, governmental or not-for-profit) preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Teach a variety of accounting courses to accounting majors and minors, business administration, finance and marketing majors, and other students. Courses include Managerial Accounting (ACCT 110), Cost Accounting (ACCT 351), Intermediate Accounting II (ACCT 303), Auditing (ACCT 331), Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting (ACCT 342) and Advanced Accounting (ACCT 441).

• Maintain a high level of expertise in the content being taught, including current accounting standards (GAAP, GASB) and professional practice.

• Instruct within the block schedule, utilizing 8-week terms to facilitate focused, immersive learning.

• Support the accounting internship program and the accounting senior seminar.

• Serve as an academic advisor to students.

• Contribute to departmental and institutional initiatives.

Qualified candidates need to complete the online application and download into the profile section of the online application; a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the contact information for three references, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Application Deadline: November 20, 2026

HASTINGS COLLEGE– Founded in 1882, Hastings College is dedicated to the liberal arts educational model that prepares students to be citizens and leaders of their communities. Our education builds the innate talents of each student through impactful real-world experiences and universal curriculum to maximize their personal and career success in an ever-changing world. We have an enrollment of around 900, a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 and are housed on 120 beautiful acres. Hastings, Nebraska, population 25,000, is a supportive community with a multitude of amenities

MISSION– Formed through exceptional teaching, deliberate mentoring, welcoming and participatory community, Hastings College sends forth creative, curious, caring students who thrive as citizens and leaders of their local and global communities.

HASTINGS, NEBRASKA– Hastings, Nebraska is an attractive residential community located in the heart of south central Nebraska in a metro area that includes the cities of Grand Island and Kearney. Hastings is two and a half hours west of Omaha, six hours east of Denver and five hours northwest of Kansas City. The city enjoys excellent public and private schools, offers numerous professional and community services, and serves as a cultural center for a large surrounding area.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hastings College is committed to supporting a welcoming academic and employment environment. The College is an Equal Opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship now or in the future.