Assistant Professor

Job Description

The School of Accountancy in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri-Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. Applicants will be considered for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and will be expected to conduct research and teach in the area of Assurance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in accounting or closely related field from an AACSB-accredited program by time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

Applicants will be evaluated based on their past academic record, current work in process, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Successful candidates must have an active research program that demonstrates the ability or potential to publish in highly rated peer-reviewed journals. Candidates should be committed to effective and innovative teaching and be able to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Application Materials

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants can submit required application materials, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, scholarly work, and evidence of teaching competence . Three reference letters addressed to the Tenure-Track Audit Recruiting Committee should be separately emailed to accountancy@missouri.edu . Screening of applications will begin on or after October 15, 2023.

Questions regarding the application procedure or status of the search may be submitted to Elaine Mauldin ( mauldin@missouri.edu ), Recruiting Committee Chair.

Other Information

About the School of Accountancy at MU:

The School of Accountancy currently has 13 tenured or tenure-track faculty, all of whom are research active. The faculty enjoy a collegial and collaborative research environment with an active research workshop series and strong research support. Reflecting the collaborative and supportive research environment, the School of Accountancy has been highly ranked in past years on scholarly productivity by Academic Analytics.

The School of Accountancy offers an integrated 150-hour accountancy program that simultaneously confers undergraduate and master’s degrees, an online master’s degree, and a doctorate degree. In the most recent Public Accounting Report (PAR) rankings, the School was ranked in the Top 15 nationally for Undergraduate and Graduate (Master’s) programs and Top 20 for Doctoral programs. When scaled by faculty size, the School is ranked in the Top 5 nationally for both Undergraduate and Master’s programs . Our programs are supported by strong relationships with alumni and the accounting profession, including accounting firms, companies, and academic/professional associations. The School of Accountancy continues to be integrally involved in the KPMG Master of Accounting with Data & Analytics (MADA) Program after being one of nine schools selected nationally to participate in its launch in 2018.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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