Lecturer, Accounting at Muhlenberg

The Position:

Job Summary:

Muhlenberg College, a leading liberal arts institution dedicated to student success and innovative education, invites applications for a Lecturer in Accounting within the Accounting, Business, Economics, and Finance Department. We are seeking a passionate and qualified educator to join us for the Fall 2026 academic year.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a diverse range of courses, including introduction to accounting, cost and managerial accounting, and other core and/or upper-level elective courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Candidates who are also able to teach other business-related courses (e.g. Corporation Finance) are preferred. The standard teaching load is three courses per semester.

This position involves building strong mentoring relationships with students, providing guidance in career preparation, and meeting CPA requirements. They will contribute to departmental and College service, participate in curriculum development and professional growth activities, and integrate experiential learning—such as internships, case studies, and collaborations with firms—into their teaching. The candidate is also expected to remain current in the accounting profession and pedagogy, supporting the department’s mission of combining liberal arts education with professional readiness.

**Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H-1B visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.**

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Accounting, an M.B.A., or a closely related field by the time of appointment and possess a current CPA (Certified Public Accountant) credential. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and to engaging students in a liberal arts learning environment.

Successful candidates, regardless of rank, must successfully complete satisfactory background checks, including, but not limited to, education verification, criminal background checks, and child abuse clearance.

A Great Place to Work

Muhlenberg offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to paid parental leave, tuition programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, life insurance, short-term disability insurance and retirement. Relocation assistance is available for this position. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
 

Muhlenberg College supports faculty in additional ways, including internal grants for summer research and funds for conference travel and presentations.  The Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning also offers a range of programs in support of faculty, including pedagogical workshops, support for meaningful classroom experimentation, and facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application and Submission Instructions

To ensure full consideration, please submit all materials by January 9, 2026.  All complete applications must be uploaded as one single PDF document through the Muhlenberg Workday Career Portal. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover Letter: A letter describing your interest in the position and the courses/content areas you would be able to teach.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Teaching Statement: A statement articulating your teaching philosophy, methods, and experience.

• Statement on Belonging:  Belonging is central to our mission as a liberal arts college. Please provide a statement that highlights the ways you have mentored and supported others in your academic and professional journey, and how you might extend that commitment within our community.

• Professional References: Contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three professional references.

Please direct any inquiries regarding the position responsibilities and requirements to Ermira Mazziotta Associate Professor of Accounting, at [email protected] regarding Muhlenberg’s Workday Career Portal may be directed to [email protected].

The College & Surrounding Area:

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student’s performance and potential.

Part of eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, Pennsylvania’s third-largest, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh Valley, which also includes neighboring cities Bethlehem and Easton, is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and the Northeast, leading Pennsylvania in population growth for people aged 18–34. Home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, a rich blend of diverse cuisine, and so much more, visit Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College and check out Allentown here.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to valuing and enhancing diversity and encourages applications from individuals who can contribute to the diversity of our community. Muhlenberg College does not discriminate against any person based on age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetics, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, in its education programs and activities, including admissions and employment. Muhlenberg College does not discriminate on the basis of sex as required by Title IX.

Legal Notice

Muhlenberg College Annual Crime Reporting- As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, prospective employees of Muhlenberg College are entitled to request and receive a copy of the College Annual Security Report (ASR). The ASR can be accessed at http://www.muhlenberg.edu/annualsecurityreport . This report includes crime statistics on certain reportable crimes, as well as Muhlenberg College Safety Policies. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and police, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. Anyone wishing a paper copy of the ASR may contact the Campus Safety Office at 484-664-3112.