Accounting/Taxation, Assistant Professor

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Job Description

Indiana University East, Richmond, IN, invites applications for anticipated full-time tenure-track faculty position in Accounting/Taxation, Assistant Professor, for the academic year beginning August 1, 2021. Candidates for all full-time positions must demonstrate a strong desire to excel in teaching and provide ongoing support for student success, in and out of the classroom. Online delivery of programs is an increasingly important aspect of IU East enrollment strategy. Candidates for tenure-track positions must also have an interest in building a sustainable program of research, scholarship and/or creative activity. The School of Business & Economics is hiring several Doctoral-qualified faculty as part of our strategy to achieve AACSB accreditation. H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.  Learn more about the School of Business and Economics.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities :

Teach online and face-to-face introductory and advanced accounting courses in a BS Business Administration program with both Managerial Accounting and CPA Accounting Concentrations

Serve as the primary instructor for Income Tax and Advanced Taxation classes. Applicants holding a JD may be asked to teach Commercial Law and related courses.

Communicate subject matter clearly, correctly, and effectively. Use methods, materials, and technology appropriate to the subject matter.

Maintain an active program of research and scholarship.

Manage the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school and campus academic policies.

Demonstrate the ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse populations within the university and community.

Required:

-        Earned Doctorate in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration. ABDs near completion will be considered. Applicants with a Juris Doctorate and Master of Laws in Taxation or related field will also be considered.

-        Familiarity with US GAAP and US tax codes and practices.

-        CPA and/or CMA certification preferred.

-        Experience advising an IMA Student chapter or other student accounting organization (Beta Alpha Psi, etc.) preferred.

-        Commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching.