Lecturer (Part-Time)
The University of Texas at San Antonio Carlos Alvarez College of Business, Department of Accounting, invites applications for the part-time, fixed-term track (FTT) Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine.
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Carlos Alvarez College of Business
The Alvarez College of Business is the university’s second-largest college and is home to more than 5,100 undergraduate and graduate students in 26-degree programs, supported by over 115 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty and a dedicated cadre of staff. Each of the ACOB’s six departments brings unique value for advancing its mission—these include the Departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Operations and Analytics, and Marketing. The College is one of the 40 largest business schools in the nation and offers a comprehensive curriculum at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels that expands the boundaries of traditional business education. Nationally ranked and recognized, the Alvarez College of Business was named one of the Top 5 undergraduate business programs in Texas by Bloomberg Businessweek. At the graduate level, the college was ranked the No. 10 graduate business school in the nation for Hispanics by Hispanic Business. Faculty scholarship is well regarded, and ranked in the top 100 in the UT Dallas Research rankings.
The ACOB is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. For more information about the Alvarez College of Business, please visit https://business.utsa.edu/.
Department
The Department of Accounting in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at the University of Texas at San Antonio consists of 25 tenure/tenure track and fixed-term-track faculty members and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in accounting. Our faculty and students have been recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally for excellence in both research and teaching.
Position Summary
The Alvarez College of Business, Department of Accounting, is seeking qualified applicants for vacancies in the upcoming academic year (Fall 2026). This includes Principles of Accounting I (financial accounting), Principles of Accounting II (managerial accounting), intermediate accounting, accounting information systems, cost accounting, federal income taxation, auditing, and other relevant accounting courses in our Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Master's in Accountancy program. Each semester's specific hiring needs vary, but we are always seeking to identify a ‘bench’ of adjunct instructors qualified to teach so that we can add sections and instructors as enrollments exceed capacity. Full lists of course offerings within the department are located here:
Undergraduate courses: https://catalog.utsa.edu/undergraduate/business/accounting/#courseinventory
Graduate courses: https://catalog.utsa.edu/graduate/business/accounting/#courseinventory
Due to accreditation requirements, please note that a terminal degree is highly preferred for graduate course instruction.
Qualifications
Instructors are expected to ensure that critical learning objectives identified by the department chair and course coordinator are met through classroom instruction and instructional materials. Instructors may personalize their course’s curriculum to capitalize on their subject matter expertise. Critical thinking and experiential learning should feature prominently in each course. Other tasks include:
- Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
- Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
- Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
- Assist/mentor students as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position requires the candidate to teach locally at the University of Texas at San Antonio's main campus in San Antonio. Candidates who are not local will not be considered for this position.
Courses are offered throughout the day, including evening classes that start at 6 pm.
The UTSA Teaching & Learning Services team provides instructional resources and workshops to support instructors. A compilation of instructional resources is available at https://teaching.utsa.edu/category/instructional-strategies/.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
- Five years of teaching and/or work experience in one or more of the areas of specialization, including accounting, tax, and audit.
- The ability to teach locally in San Antonio on the main campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certification includes, but is not limited to, a Certified Public Accountant license, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Enrolled Agent.
- Doctoral degree in accounting, tax or a related field.
Application Process
To apply, applicants must upload the following documents:
- A current curriculum vitae
- Complete contact information for at least three professional references
- A teaching statement
- Letter of interest describing the applicant’s professional experience, highlighting any work in the accounting field.
For questions or more information, contact Patrick Lee at Patrick.Lee@utsa.edu
Additional Information
This posting will remain open to address any needs for the upcoming semester. People will be hired as their qualifications meet instructional needs. If you meet the minimum requirements, your application will be under ongoing review. If you are no longer available, please log in to your account and withdraw your application.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
