• Job Description

  Req#: JR10009527

  Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

  Position Title:

  Lecturer - Accounting

  Job Category:

  Academic Staff

  Employment Type:

  Regular

  Job Profile:

  Lecturer

  Job Duties:

  Attention:

  The Department of Accounting in the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Accounting Lecturer (TL020) beginning August 2026 or January 2027. This is a full-time renewable nine-month appointment.

  Job Details:

  The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of accounting courses as part of the undergraduate accounting program, depending on the needs of the department. Teaching load is 4 classes per semester. Office hours and service commitments are also required.

  Key Job Responsibilities:

  Full-Time teaching responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester in our undergraduate program. Service responsibilities may include committee work and/or student organization advising, as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Lecturers at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online and/or in a hybrid format. All students, faculty, and staff are expected to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

  Department:

  The mission of the Accounting Department is to transform students through diverse student-first opportunities in the classroom and beyond. Our expertise informs our curriculum, which helps students prepare for successful accounting careers. For more about information about our department see our website at https://www.uww.edu/cobe/departments/accounting.

  Compensation:

  Salary is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

  UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Applicants must have a Master's Degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution

  • Significant recent professional experience in accounting

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional licensure (CPA)

  • Prior teaching experience

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

  • Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

  How to Apply:

  Applications received by April 6, 2026 are ensured full consideration. The posting will remain open until filled. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

  Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

  • Cover Letter

  • Resume

  • Name and contact information for three professional references

  • Unofficial Transcripts

  • Copies of Teaching Evaluations (only required for candidates with prior teaching experience)

  Contact Information:

  For questions regarding this position, please contact:

  Madeline Delaney
  Department Assistant
  262-472-1344

  DelaneyM@uww.edu

  If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

  CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

  University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

  CAMPUS INFORMATION:

  UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

  UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

  ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

  The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
  
  Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
  
  Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
  
  The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
  
  For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

  UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

  
  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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