<p>Position Title Faculty Specialist, Accounting Non-Discrimination Statement</p> <p>The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.</p> <p>Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.</p> <p>The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy). Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:</p> <p>Elizabeth M. Garcia</p> <p>Title IX Coordinator</p> <p>Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX</p> <p>Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315</p> <p>elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu</p> <p>(570) 941-6645</p> <p>https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/</p> <p>The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.</p> <p>University Mission</p> <p>The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University's mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.</p> <p>Department Accounting Job Purpose</p> <p>Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.</p> <p>The University of Scranton Department of Accounting invites applications for a Faculty Specialist position beginning in the Fall 2026 term.</p> <p>Essential Duties</p> <ul> <li>Must be capable of teaching tax, financial accounting, and managerial accounting courses </li><li>Must be able to effectively serve as a faculty adviser for student clubs and the VITA tax program </li><li>Willingness to actively serve on university and college committees </li><li>Must be able to effectively engage with high school students and parents at recruiting events </li><li>Meet AACSB standards for being professionally qualified to teach accounting courses </li><li>Must have an interest and experience in engaging in research is considered a plus </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills Required Minimum Education Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in business (preference for a Master of Accountancy or MBA in Accounting) </li><li>Hold an active CPA license (preference for Tax, Compliance, and Planning section) </li></ul> <p>Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Must have practical experience in tax and proficiency with accounting software commonly used in public accounting </li><li>Must have strong written and oral communication skills </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 9 Rank Faculty Specialist Tenure Non-Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references? Yes- Please supply references at this time.</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Number F00587P Open Date 12/08/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com. Required application materials include a cover letter, letter of intent, and resume/curriculum vitae.</p> <p>Additionally, applicants must also provide three confidential letters of reference. Please provide the contact information when completing the online application.</p> <p>For further information about the Department of Accounting, visit our webpage at https://www.scranton.edu/academics/ksom/accounting/index.shtml.</p>