Assistant Professor of Accounting

3 weeks ago

Plymouth, United States Lakeland University Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

LAKELAND UNIVERSITY, an independent liberal arts institution located in east central Wisconsin, invites applications from a diverse group of qualified candidates for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Accounting, to begin August 2024. Lakeland seeks a candidate committed to serving a diverse student community who could teach a wide range of courses in accounting and finance, including Personal Finance, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Auditing, and Advanced Financial Reporting to undergraduate students with varied experience and ability levels; teach other courses in our business and finance offerings as needed; serve as faculty advisor for accounting program students; supervise experiential learning opportunities for students and serve as liaison between the student and employer.

This is a full-time (9-month), renewable, tenure-track position. A Master's degree in Accounting with CPA certification or a Master's degree in Business Administration with CPA certification is required for the rank of assistant professor and for tenure. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching undergraduate courses in accounting and applied experience as an accountant. This teaching role is focused on introducing the application of accounting experiences to students and advising accounting students rather than research.


GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

All Lakeland employees are expected to:

  • Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland University and a commitment to its stated mission.
  • Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of the University.
  • Be good stewards of the University's resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni, and local community.
  • Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals.
  • Keep their supervisor appropriately informed.
  • Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the university community.
  • Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect.
  • Act in a manner that sets the standard for service in higher education and the core principles of Lakelanders Excelling at Professionalism (LEAP) show respect, communicate, and be positive.
  • Advise their supervisor with respect to all matters that require their attention, including their own performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Teach undergraduate courses in accounting and finance to students of varying ability levels.
  • Assist the academic Deans with evaluating adjunct instructors in accounting.
  • Advise students as assigned.
  • Advise students in experiential learning assignments.
  • Oversee Lakeland's accounting club.
  • Teach in both traditional and hybrid learning environments.
  • Support the university's general education program.
  • Participate in educational assessment activities.
  • Hold regular office hours on a weekly basis.
  • Respond in a timely manner to calls or emails from students, colleagues, or supervisors.
  • Participate in institutional service opportunities as assigned.
  • Use university technology as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree in Accounting with CPA certification or Master's degree in Business Administration with CPA certification are required for rank of assistant professor
  • Experience working as an accountant in a business context
  • Successful teaching experience in higher education preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk
  • No or very limited physical effort required
  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation will be commensurate with background and experience and a comprehensive benefit program is offered.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, portfolio of professional and student work, and three current letters of recommendation. For additional information on Lakeland University, please visit our web site at www.lakeland.edu.

Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.



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