Assistant Professor of Accounting, Tenure-Track
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 30, 2024
Hiring Department
The UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS Department of Accounting
Job Description
The UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS Department of Accounting invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor of Accounting level beginning August 2024. With nearly 15,000 students, the University is the largest public research university in eastern Missouri. It serves a diverse student body whose influence on the region upon graduation is immense.
The AACSB-accredited College of Business Administration offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in a variety of business disciplines. Within the College, the separately AACSB-accredited Accounting program offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting and supports DBA students emphasizing Accounting in their research. The department values its long history of successfully preparing students for professional certification. The Accounting Department is a collegial workplace comprised of faculty members with a variety of research and scholarship interests.
We seek colleagues who will actively pursue scholarly research, enthusiastically approach teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and engage with colleagues and the accounting profession to further UMSL's mission. Faculty are expected to: (1) conduct independent research in accounting and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals, (2) teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and (3) provide service to the department, the College, the University, the accounting profession and/or the wider community.
Qualifications
- Required Qualifications: Candidates must have (or expect to complete) a Ph.D. in Accounting (or Ph.D. in Business with Accounting emphasis) from an AACSB-accredited university before the start date.
- Preferred Qualifications: Candidates who hold or are qualified to hold a professional credential relevant to the accounting profession are preferred. Our foremost teaching needs currently are in Taxation and Managerial accounting. We welcome candidates with research interests in any area of accounting. We seek faculty who have experience or potential skill for supporting success through teaching and mentoring of students from a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
Please combine all application materials into a single PDF and upload to the portal. Applications must include the following:
· A cover letter addressing your interest in the position and how your experience addresses the qualifications listed above,
· A curriculum vita,
· Evidence of your teaching effectiveness,
· A sample publications (published or in process),
· 3-5 references should be provided (name, institution, job title, contact information).
For full consideration, please apply by March 24,2024. The position will remain open until filled. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video conference. Finalists will be invited for a campus visit. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Thomas Kozloski (Kozloskit@umsl.edu) or Dr. Jennifer Reynolds-Moehrle (Moehrlej@umsl.edu). No phone calls please.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed beginning March 29, 2024, but will be accepted until the position is filled.
Other Information
The University is the largest public research university in eastern Missouri. It serves a diverse student body whose influence on the region upon graduation is immense. The AACSB-accredited College of Business Administration offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in a variety of business disciplines. Within the College, the separately AACSB-accredited Accounting program offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting and supports DBA students emphasizing Accounting in their research. The department values its long history of successfully preparing students for professional certification.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.
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