About the Department
The Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance is a 9-month, tenure track, faculty position that reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Accounting Econmis and Finance in the College of Business. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, this position requires teaching 24 credit hours annually, scholarly research or other forms of recognition, and service.
Position Duties
The following are the essential functions of this position:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems.
- Develop and maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications in accounting and related fields consistent with AACSB faculty qualification standards.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service, as well as in professional organizations.
- Advise and mentor students, support their participation in co-curricular and experiential learning activities, and contribute to efforts to increase minority representation in the accounting profession.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe successful candidate must demonstrate the following:
- Effective teaching ability at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Capacity to develop and sustain a productive research program consistent with AACSB scholarly standards.
- Commitment to student engagement, experiential learning, and mentorship.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a diverse academic community.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. or an ABD in Accounting (or a closely related field) from an AACSB-accredited institution.
- Evidence of effective teaching.
- A demonstrated record, or strong potential, for research and scholarly activity in accounting or related disciplines.
Qualified applicants should electronically submit the following items:
- Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description.
- Curriculum vitae
- Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., evaluations, commendations, awards, etc.)
- One sample of research publications/submissions
- Contact information for three professional references
Other Qualifications
The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Effective teaching and evidence of student learning.
- Scholarly productivity consistent with AACSB standards.
- Advising, mentoring, and student engagement.
- Service to the department, college, university, and profession.
- Ongoing professional development.