Clinical Faculty, Tax Accounting

OVERVIEW

The Accounting Department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business invites applications for a full-time, clinical faculty position in tax accounting, beginning in September 2023.

Primary Duties Include:

• Teaching six courses a year in undergraduate and graduate courses in taxation and other accounting subjects. Courses will include Tax Accounting, Advanced Tax, Tax Service Learning and either Financial Accounting or Managerial Accounting.
• Advising accounting majors with course registration and career development.
• Engaging with the accounting department, college and university on curriculum development and service toward building an equitable and diverse academic environment. 
• Active engagement with the accounting profession.
• Clinical appointments will be without tenure and are not tenure-track appointments.

About the Opus College of Business

The Opus College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. The college employs a mission-driven approach to business education and delivers a diverse portfolio of offerings including undergraduate, MBA, and specialized graduate business programs.

The Accounting Department offers a well-regarded undergraduate major in accounting and supports the college’s undergraduate and graduate programs with core and elective courses. The Department consists of faculty members with a range of teaching and research expertise in a myriad of subspecialties who share a dedication to the College’s mission and desire for strong working relationships with the accounting profession and Twin Cities business community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax, M.B.A., or master’s degree in a closely related field (U.S. or foreign equivalent)
• CPA license
• Prior experience or demonstrated ability to communicate and teach in an educational institution or corporate/executive setting
• Significant experience working in taxation
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement

Candidates should show strong promise to contribute to the intellectual and practical lives of students and other stakeholders and to remain current in the field through professional practice, content creation, and engagement with the accounting profession and/or regional business community. Doing so entails a commitment to play an integral role in the Opus College of Business and its mission to develop “effective, principled business leaders who think globally, act ethically and create enduring value for society.”

About the University of St Thomas

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 9,000+ students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this opportunity, all interested applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. There are multiple parts to the application process. Applicants will first be asked to create an applicant profile and upload a curriculum vitae or resume. After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job specific application.  Here you will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter, detailing your interest in the opportunity.

Please do not upload any additional documents into the other available fields within the candidate profile at this time.  Further application materials may be requested at a later date, but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time. 

To ensure full consideration for the position, all application materials should be received by February 21, 2023.

Questions about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair Lawrence Chui or Accounting Department Chair Stephanie Grimm, at sdgrimm@stthomas.edu.  If you encounter issues with the application process, please email the Office of Human Resources at Humanresources@stthomas.edu. 

Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.