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Instructor I, Accounting

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Florida Gulf Coast University

Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Category: Accounting
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

The Accounting Department in the Lutgert College of Business (LCOB) at Florida Gulf Coast University seeks applicants for an Accounting Instructor I position to join our dynamic faculty. In this role, you will teach both undergraduate and graduate-level courses (as applicable), with a standard teaching load of four courses per semester and potential opportunities for summer teaching. As an Accounting Instructor I, you will engage in course and curriculum development, participate in professional development activities that align with the Instructional Practitioner classification under LCOB faculty guidelines, contribute to university, college, department, and community service efforts and, perform other duties as assigned.

We are looking for candidates who are dedicated to fostering collaboration, both within the University and with external partners to improve instruction and enhance student learning outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to professional growth and active service to the institution.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Required Qualifications

Masters or terminal degree from an AACSB accredited business school in Accounting or an MBA with a focus (18 graduate hours) in accounting with significant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience in an AACSB accredited institution.
Relevant business experience.
CPA or similar licensure.

Additional Job Description

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be based on a 9-month continuous multi-year contract available August 2025.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida’s Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/ scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida’s Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

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