Open Rank Term Faculty

Department: Costello College of Business

Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Restricted: Yes

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more at business.gmu.edu.

Accounting is one of the six areas of the Costello College of Business. The Accounting Area has diverse research and teaching interests. We offer a vibrant, ambitious, and collegial research and teaching community. Research is highly valued in the area and at the school. At present, there are 22 full-time faculty members in the area. The Accounting Area faculty has published in many of the premier accounting journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research, and Review of Accounting Studies, as well as other top journals.

About the Position:

The Open Rank Term Faculty teaches courses in undergraduate, graduate and non-degree programs with a focus on intermediate accounting, government accounting, accounting analytics, and related courses for government audiences. Teaches effectively and positively contributes to the academic environment. The Term Faculty also provides service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, the profession, government sector and interfaces with students and the business community. This is a full-time position with benefits. Additionally, this position is funded from external funding and contingent upon the continuation of the external funding. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The incumbent should demonstrate an established record of teaching effectiveness including a commitment to course design, supporting and engaging students, and continued faculty growth as regards pedagogy. The incumbent should also demonstrate consistent and clear evidence of collegiality and collaboration and be willing to contribute to various areas of service at Costello.

Responsibilities:

• Teach accounting courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs;
• Develop course materials, build training modules and teach accounting related topics in non-degree programs related to professional training, executive education and workforce development;
• The teaching load for this position is determined according to the College’s workload policy and would include credit bearing and non-credit bearing teaching assignments;
• Provide service to the Accounting Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, and the profession, such as academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business/government community;
• Be invested as a team member in helping colleagues and the college further our collective goals; and
• Maintain professional currency in government accounting.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting or a related field, or significant relevant work experience;
• Significant teaching experience in both face-to-face, online, and executive education environments, with demonstrated success teaching and engaging executive and senior-level professionals;
• Professional and industry experience in accounting or related roles especially related to government and/or government contracting;
• Ability to teach Intermediate Accounting, government accounting and other accounting courses at undergraduate, graduate, and executive education levels;
• Ability to create materials, support existing programs, and teach stand-alone courses;
• Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues; and
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field;
• Professional certification in accounting area (e.g., CPA, CMA, CIA, CISA, CGMA, CGFM);
• PhD or equivalent in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution;
• Experience in federal accounting and managing government contracts; and
• Ability to teach accounting analytics.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Open Rank Term Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Letter of Intent and CV for review.

Posting Open Date: November 6, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 19, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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