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All materials are to be combined into a single PDF document and uploaded as one document through the University of Michigan job application website. Applicants must include with this application the following materials:

1. A curriculum vitae and cover letter that clearly address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
2. Three professional references
3. Teaching portfolio that includes teaching evaluations

Who We Are

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improve business and society.

Michigan Ross is consistently ranked among the world's leading business schools. Academic degree programs include the Bachelor of Business Administration, Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA (Online, and Weekend formats), Executive MBA, Global MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Analytics, Master of Management, Master of Supply Chain Management, and PhD. In addition, the school delivers open-enrollment and custom executive education programs targeting general management, leadership development, and strategic human resource management.

For more information, visit https://michiganross.umich.edu/

Job Summary

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan invites applicants for a full-time LEO Lecturer III position in Accounting, beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, developing, and coordinating accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels at the Ross School of Business. Additionally, the position includes managing industry relations for the accounting group. The academic year 2026-2027 extends from 8/25/2026 to 5/24/2027. This is a one-year renewable appointment, subject to renewal under the Lecturers Employee Organization collective bargaining agreement. We expect to extend an offer by May 30, 2026.

For more detailed descriptions of the Accounting Area at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the University of Michigan, please visit our websites:

Accounting Area

Stephen M. Ross School of Business

University of Michigan

University of Michigan Benefits

Responsibilities*

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate core courses in accounting, as well as elective courses in accounting at the graduate level. The candidate will be required to coordinate teaching with other faculty members regularly. The candidate will be expected to manage a portion of the industry relationships for the accounting group, as well as develop and maintain active engagement with the accounting industry in bridging academic research and practice for the accounting group. This will include developing and executing summaries of practice and research.

Required Qualifications*

Qualified candidates must have a PhD in Business or Accounting from a US-based R1 institution and at least eight years of University-level teaching experience in both undergraduate and graduate programs at a business school in a US-based R1 university. Graduate teaching experience should include both Master's of Accounting and Master's of Business Administration students. The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development via evidence of significant modifications or preexisting material and creation of new materials. Available to teach all of the calendar year (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer), managing multiple preparations across multiple programs. Demonstrated experience developing relationships with both local and national accounting firms, local and national regulators, and the business community in general, both local and national.

Desired Qualifications*

Demonstrated experience in translating publications in top academic accounting journals into classroom material. Also demonstrated experience in using AI tools in the classroom.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Lecturer Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.