Assistant Professor of Accounting

University of Arkansas at Monticello

School of Business

Assistant Professor of Accounting

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) (www.uamont.edu) is seeking applicants for a full-time nine-month faculty position in Accounting at the Assistant Professor level.

The School of Business Administration offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with majors in Accounting and Business Administration. Emphasis areas in finance, general business, management, and marketing area available are available under the Business Administration major. The School also offers a minor in business and an Associate of Science in Business.

UAM, one of thirteen campuses of the University of Arkansas system, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreational activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master degree programs.

Responsibilities: Primary desired instructional areas include Principles of Accounting II, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Fraud and Forensic Accounting, Governmental Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems. Upper level courses are offered on a two-semester or two-year cycle. Teaching load is twelve hours per semester. Other expectations include academic advising, committee assignments, and scholarly research at the undergraduate level. Online teaching experience or willingness to learn is a plus.

Qualifications: Ph.D or DBA is required. ABD and/or Master degree in Business Administration or Accounting will be considered for appointment at the Instructor level. C.P.A. certification is a plus. Evidence of a strong dedication to teaching is required. Research is an expectation for future promotion and tenure.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience including excellent fringe benefits.

Application Process: Send a letter of application as well as a completed Employment Application (http://uam-web2.uamont.edu/pdfs/FinAdmin/EmploymentApplication.pdf), a complete vita, unofficial transcript(s), and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references (off-list references may be checked) to: Dr. Marsha Clayton, School of Business, P.O. Box 3616, Monticello AR 71656. Email applications are encouraged. Please send email applications to clayton@uamont.edu with the subject line Accounting Position. An official transcript must be on file prior to final contract approval. Successful candidates must complete a background check through Human Resources prior to initial employment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. UAM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and subject to FOI requests.