Franklin University, located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time, 12-month Lead Faculty in Accounting within the Ross College of Business. This role encompasses course development, faculty mentorship, teaching, and active participation in university committees and professional networks. Candidates will have the flexibility of a hybrid or remote work schedule, provided they commit to being onsite as needed to support departmental initiatives, collaboration, and university events. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in accounting education, shaping the success of both students and faculty.

The Lead Faculty plays a crucial role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing course content, activities, and assignments to ensure a high-quality learning experience. This position is responsible for establishing course standards, maintaining consistency in course delivery, and implementing assessment procedures in collaboration with adjunct faculty. Responsibilities include teaching courses, serving as a substitute instructor when needed, and mentoring adjunct faculty through observations, faculty meetings, and professional development activities. Additionally, the Lead Faculty is responsible for recruiting, assigning, and evaluating faculty in alignment with university policies. The role also involves managing course schedules, updating curriculum information, and supporting university events.

The minimum qualifications for this position include a master’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited college or university, with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in Accounting. Candidates must also have at least five years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, or taxation, with a preference toward taxation and/or forensic accounting.

Preferred qualifications include an earned doctorate in a field appropriate to the College from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited college or university, demonstrated scholarship, leadership experience in the professional community, previous supervisory experience, and professional licensure such as CPA, CGMA, CMA, or CFE. Candidates should also demonstrate strong collaboration and collegiality, a solid understanding of higher education regulations, compliance requirements, and accrediting agencies, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of academic excellence.

Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master's and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.

Franklin offers a competitive benefits package, incentive program and free parking. In addition, Franklin provides free undergraduate tuition for employees and immediate family members, graduate tuition assistance for full-time employees and immediate family members, and a discount on doctoral tuition for employees.

Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status.

At Franklin University, we embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging. We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued, equal access to opportunity is sought, and inclusion is practiced.