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Instructor - Accounting and Finance

Position Number: 6766515
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Instructor - Accounting and Finance

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
Job Number: 2500222
Division: School of Business and Management
Department: Accounting, Economics & Finance
Opening Date: 12/03/2025
Closing:
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

The School of Business and Management at SUNY Brockport invites applications for a tenure-track Instructor position in the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance, beginning August 2026. We are seeking a candidate to teach courses in both Accounting and Finance. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching 12 credit hours per semester (24 credits total per year); advising students; maintaining an active and scholarly research agenda; and contributing service to the department, college, university, and community. The School of Business and Management maintains approximately 900 undergraduate and graduate students and is accredited by AACSB.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:
Teaching (70%)

Expected 4-4 course load with varying days, times, and modality. Teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in accounting and finance.
Participates in assessment and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Engages in experiential and hands-on education.
Works effectively with a diverse student body.
Maintains an appropriate student advising load.

Service (20-25%)

Engages in enrollment and retention initiatives.
Regularly attends University events.
Actively participates in service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

Scholarly Activity (5-10%)

Engages in scholarly activity to produce high quality publications.
Maintains an active research agenda that will lead to scholarly publications in journals that are peer or editorially reviewed and recognized in their respective discipline as being credible.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Relevant master's degree (or equivalent) from an institution accredited by AACSB and the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college
Experience in effective teaching in various areas of accounting and finance (including tax and statistics). Courses may be at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in person, online, and/or hybrid
Peer review publications and/or work in progress and/or strong research plan
Ability to teach in a multicultural environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or other appropriate terminal degree in accounting, finance, business or other relevant field
Relevant work experience in accounting and finance
Professional accounting or finance certifications such as the CPA, CMA, CFA, EA
Experience with or knowledge of data analytics
Record of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level
Willingness to work with students outside the classroom on impactful engagement such as the CASH VITA program and student-managed investment fund

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

Variable
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, contact information for three professional references, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5156256/instructor-accounting-and-finance

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