Assistant Professor Accounting

William Jewell College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Accounting position. This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning August 2022, with rank depending on qualifications. A Ph.D. or DBA is preferred and a CPA and MAcc or MBA, with significant accounting experience, is required. The ideal candidate is qualified to teach courses in tax, accounting information systems, data analytics in accounting, cost accounting or other accounting related courses. The successful applicant will have a passion for undergraduate teaching, a desire to engage with students, a research plan, and willingness to work as part of a team. The Accounting program is strong with great connections to the Kansas City accounting ecosystem. The candidate should be willing to work with employers and professional accounting organizations to find ways to further connect students to the emerging trends in the field of accounting. William Jewell College prides itself on being the critical thinking college and a candidate should be able to envision their role in developing critical thinking skills in the students with whom they engage.

Qualifications:

• D. in Accounting or DBA in Accounting preferred; a CPA and MAcc/MBA and related experience required
• Ability to teach across the undergraduate accounting curriculum
• Ability to develop courses, curriculum and assess and evaluate
• Ability to engage undergraduate students in critical thinking development and career exploration
• Rank is dependent on academic credentials and academic experience 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching up to 24 contact hours per year
• Development of curriculum and assessment tools
• Develop a program of scholarly activity which can include consulting activity
• Service to the College and community including academic advising and involvement in college and departmental committees and activities 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

Application Procedures

Candidates must submit the following documents through the posting link.

• Letter of application that addresses the job qualifications, a response to the College mission, and a statement of how you would contribute to inclusivity and diversity on campus
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including commentary on essential elements of a strong accounting program at a liberal arts college
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including a professional teaching evaluation, if applicable
• Statement of research plan
• Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts (copies are acceptable until finalists are selected)
• Three letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists

Applicants, who need accommodation for the application or interview process, please make accommodation requests in advance to the Office of Human Resources.
William Jewell College
Office of Human Resources
500 College Hill Box 1017
Liberty, MO 6406
(816) 415-6904

Availability

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2021 and continue until position is filled.

All Final Candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

Our Mission: We educate our community to ask reflective questions, apply critical thought and act with purpose.

We flourish by valuing: Authentic Engagement, Courageous Citizenship, Creative Expression, Inclusive Communities, Innovative Thought, and Spiritual Exploration

William Jewell College is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.