Assistant Professor - Accounting (Taxation)

Summary

The Accounting Department of the Michael Neidorff School of Business at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position effective August 2023. Trinity is looking for leaders, teachers, scholars, and mentors who can help drive the transformation of accounting education in order to remain highly competitive and relevant in the new economy. The position requires a passion for innovation and excellence in teaching, the ability to engage in scholarship leading to quality academic publications, and a desire to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Trinity University is one of the nation’s top liberal arts universities. We’re located in the heart of San Antonio, a large, vibrant and diverse city where our students learn from and participate in a multicultural urban environment. Trinity University is a prestigious, selective liberal arts institution, with over 11,000 applications, and approximately 650 first-year students in the Class of 2026. Discover more about Trinity University.

Trinity University boasts small class sizes and strong collegiality among faculty across disciplines. Trinity has a liberal arts and sciences tradition and a commitment to exceptional programs in selected professional fields. There are many opportunities for Trinity faculty to be engaged in experiential learning, interdisciplinary teaching and research, and faculty-led study abroad programs. The undergraduate student body of approximately 2,500 students from 47 states and 48 foreign countries has an average SAT score of 1335. In 2022, Trinity University was ranked #4 in Texas and #89 in the nation according to College Consensus’ Best College and Universities. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranked Trinity the top institution in Texas, #1 overall for regional universities in the west, and #55 for national liberal arts colleges.

The AACSB-accredited School of Business graduates an average of 125 majors per year. The bachelor’s degree in accounting is one of five undergraduate majors offered and the Master of Science in Accounting is the only graduate degree program in the Neidorff School of Business.

Trinity Accounting graduates perform very well on the Uniform CPA Examination. Trinity’s CPA exam pass rates consistently rank among the top four universities in Texas. This ranking holds among our AACSB peer and aspirant schools as well. The majority of Trinity M.S. in Accounting graduates accept employment with the Big Four upon completion of the program, while others choose to accept employment offers from other national, regional and local CPA firms, with the program achieving a 100% job placement rate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in tax at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Teaching load is the equivalent of three courses per academic semester; Primary teaching responsibility will be within the Department of Accounting (e.g., tax accounting), however faculty are expected to contribute to teaching the First-Year Experience and other courses in Pathways, the University’s interdisciplinary general education program; Engage in research and scholarly activities that result in quality publications and other intellectual contributions; Assist in university and program admission and retention efforts and assist with professional mentoring of undergraduate and graduate or assigned students; Assist the Department of Accounting and the Neidorff School of Business in the development of curricula that is timely, innovative, and congruent with changes in the profession; Participate in special projects and activities that advance the achievement of business school and university objectives and promote interdisciplinary engagement; Collaborate with the Neidorff School of Business dean, associate dean, faculty, staff and other stakeholders (both internal and external) to achieve department, school and university strategic objectives; Support program efforts and student success in terms of CPA exam achievements, internship placements, and initial professional placements; and Support the department, school, and university in building and sustaining productive internal and external stakeholder relationships (including, but not limited to the business community, alumni, Business Advisory Council, and national, state and local licensing and professional organizations). The teaching load is three courses per academic semester. Required teaching area is Tax.

Experience

• Demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness; Demonstrated potential for scholarship leading to quality academic publications; and Demonstrated commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) in teaching and working with colleagues.

Preferred:

• Applicant will also demonstrate an appreciation of Trinity's Pathways (i.e., general education) requirements with its emphasis on experiential learning and global awareness.

Education Requirements

Required:

• J.D., or Ph.D., D.B.A. or equivalent degree completed in Accounting, Taxation, or closely related field at an AACSB accredited institution (ABD candidates will also be considered as long as expected completion date is August 2023).

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred:

• Active professional certification in accounting or related field (e.g., CPA).

How to apply

Position will remain open until filled. Application review will begin in September 2022. To ensure you are considered for the first round of interviews, application materials should be submitted by October 15, 2022.

The application should include:

1. A letter of interest that specifically highlights your qualifications and experience as they relate to the job description; Current Resume/CV; Evidence of teaching effectiveness (including syllabi, list of courses taught, and official evaluations with student comments); Copies of 2-3 publications and/or working papers that you significantly contributed to and that best represent your research interests; and A diversity statement responding to the prompt: “Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Please provide a brief statement (250-500 words) describing your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching, research, and other professional activities.”

Applications should be emailed to our Administrative Assistant, Ms. Dena Warneke (dwarneke@trinity.edu) with the title “SEARCH-TAX”.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact Dr. Marcia Watson, Jesse H. Jones Professor of Accounting, Chair of Search Committee (mwatson2@trinity.edu)