035-23 INSTRUCTOR TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (ACCOUNTING)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Priority will be given to applications received by March 31, 2023, 5:00 pm (CHamoru Standard Time/UTC+10) when review of received applications will begin, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. (Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

Faculty in Accounting, Finance and Economics, Management, and Marketing are part of the Business Administration Division within the School of Business and Public Administration.  The School is the regional center for education, development, service and research in business and government.

CHARACTER OF DUTIES:

The University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration is seeking qualified candidates for faculty positions in Accounting starting Fall 2023.  The individuals may be expected to teach upper-level undergraduate courses and teach advanced-level courses in the Professional Master of Business and the Master of Accountancy programs in their respective areas of study.  The University of Guam is seeking candidates who will advance the academic and professional quality of the School through research (theoretical and/or applied) and by facilitating student acquisition of conceptual knowledge, a broad set of professional competencies, and a clear sense of identity and character.  Faculty are expected to participate in service initiatives as a commitment to the University’s mission and to contribute to the growth of the region.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum: Earned a Master’s degree (Accounting or equivalent field) with a current U.S. CPA license, Certified Government Financial Manager, or other current accounting certification with 5 years of accumulated accounting experience.  Degrees must be from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent.  Candidates with a Master’s degree must earn a doctorate within 3 years of employment from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Candidates with a Doctorate (Accounting or equivalent field) must earn an accounting certification within 3 years of employment. Candidate has taught courses at the undergraduate level, conducted relevant research, and/or has professional experience in accounting or a related field. Must be willing to teach online.

Preferred: Earned Doctorate (Accounting or equivalent field) with a current U.S. CPA license, Certified Government Financial Manager, or other accounting certification, a successful record of teaching upper-division courses in accounting, demonstrates a distinguished record of research/technical publications with 5 years of accumulated accounting experience. Demonstrated ability for course design, instructional presentation, and assessment.  Experience teaching online with learning management system platforms.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants for University of Guam faculty positions must complete an online job application through the UOG’s online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com.  Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:

(1) Comprehensive statement that articulates why he/she is the best fit for this job

(2) Up-to-date curriculum vitae

(3) Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts

(4) Copy of Accounting Certification

Applicants who are short-listed for an interview will be required to provide a short (approximately 5 minutes) video clip of their lecture or presentation. All interviews will be conducted online.

Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application.  Enter each reference by clicking on the “Add References Entry” button.  Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference.  A system automated email will be sent to each reference’s email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.

Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Dr. Doreen Crisostomo-Muña, Chair, Accounting Search Committee at doreentc@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.

Police and Court Clearance: Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment.  Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence.  Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances.

WORK ELIGIBILITY:

Submission of completed job applications authorizes the University of Guam to seek and obtain information regarding the applicant’s suitability for employment.  All factors which are job related may be investigated (i.e., previous employment, educational credentials, and criminal records). All information obtained may be used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for employment in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines.  In addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job related sources from legal liability for the information provided.

Should an applicant be convicted of any crimes other than a minor traffic violation, all applicable information must be provided in the form of a police clearance report and court clearance report.  Failure to admit any felony convictions may result in immediate disqualification or disciplinary action.

Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request.

Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position with the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with this law.

The University of Guam is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

The University of Guam complies with Public Law 24-109 in reference to the provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Assistance in EEO/ADA matters and inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the University’s Director, EEO and Title IX/ADA Coordinator, located at the EEO/ADA and Title IX Office, Dorm II, Iya Hami Hall, Room 104, Telephone No. (671) 735-2244; TTY (671) 735-2243; or to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).