Part Time Lecturer

Job description

Position Title:Part Time Lecturer


Appointment Type:Faculty


Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Accounting in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is now accepting applications for a part-time term faculty position at the rank of Lecturer to teach one course at the undergraduate level starting Spring 2026.

Term length will be one semester with the possibility of renewal, subject to department needs and satisfactory performance.

The successful candidate will be able to teach on campus (required).


Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.




Required Minimum Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Accounting or related field (earned by contract start date)

- Evidence of progress toward professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) and progress toward Instructional Practitioner (IP) status under AACSB accreditation standards


Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience tutoring or teaching students at the college level


Department/Unit & College Description:

Department/Unit Website: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/accounting/ .

The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, furthers Iowa State University’s land-grant ideals by training students to be knowledgeable and ethical communicators, leaders, collaborators, and problem solvers through impactful research, innovative teaching, and community engagement.


With the largest undergraduate business program in the state of Iowa and nationally ranked graduate programs, the Ivy College of Business is home to over 5000 students with a strong growth trajectory.

We pride ourselves on our high ethical standards and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally.

Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders.


The college offers undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation.


Additional information can be found at https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/ .


Questions can be directed to the Term Faculty Search Committee Chair, Anne Clem ( aclem@iastate.edu ), or the Department Chair of Accounting, Dirk Black ( dirkb@iastate.edu ).



Proposed Start Date:January 1, 2026


Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2026


Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period


Time Type:Part time


Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.

Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for Three References If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program


Original Posting Date: October 20, 2025



Posting Close Date:October 27, 2025


Job Requisition Number:R17994



By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference.

With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world.

And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.



Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff.

Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) .

Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.



All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.



Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel.

515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.



If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485.

Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485.

TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.




General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website.

Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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