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Assistant Professor of Accounting-Tenure Track

Employer
Washington & Jefferson College
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 25, 2021


Summary

Washington & Jefferson College invites applications for a tenure track position in accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in August 2022. We are seeking a dynamic managerial accounting professional who can connect well with our undergraduate accounting and business majors to bring life to courses including managerial and cost accounting, accounting information systems, and intermediate corporate financial management. As a part of your overall commitment to teaching excellence, you will be well-versed in the appropriate use of technology and ready to contribute to innovative curriculum development and delivery. You will be expected to develop strong relationships with colleagues, inspire and prepare students through your teaching, and demonstrate a high level of organization and communication ability. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Additional responsibilities include advising students, engaging in scholarship or other appropriate professional activities, remaining current in the field, and engaging in service to the department, college, and broader communities. We seek professionals who are thoughtful, creative, and nimble leaders who can add immediate value in the complex environment of private higher education.

About our department

The Department of Business at Washington & Jefferson College offers undergraduate majors and minors in business administration, accounting, and finance, as well as several focused minors and programs, in a liberal arts environment. Our faculty are an accomplished, diverse, and collegial group that includes both scholarly and professionally oriented academics. We value, nurture, and seek to extend our department's racial and gender diversity in our hiring and retention processes.

Required Qualifications

Professional certification CPA, CMA, etc., and master's degree along with relevant professional experience. Preferred candidate will have an earned doctorate or ABD in Accounting or a related field.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching excellence. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. To upload more than one document on the application, please choose file then upload files until all documents are showing in the submitted documents area. Any questions about uploading documents may be directed tohr@washjeff.edu . Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Lori Galley atlgalley@washjeff.edu . To maintain their confidentiality, recommenders may send their letters of recommendation tohr@washjeff.edu . Review of application materials will begin November 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College, the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains, is consistently ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the United States. Located in Washington, Pennsylvania, the college is home to a diverse population of approximately 1,100 students from 26 states and 11 countries. Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Pittsburgh is a vibrant city consistently ranked as among the best cities in which to live and one that boasts an excellent food culture, nationally-recognized museums and performing arts organizations, major league sports franchises, and thriving medical and high-tech industries.

Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Diversity

Washington & Jefferson College has made a commitment "to become a more welcoming and visibly diverse community every year, increasingly reflecting the demographics of the region and nation." The College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators, and employees are able to live, study, and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world. We encourage candidates to specifically address in their application materials how they would contribute to the College's pursuit of that vision.

Application Instructions Apply for this job at https://www.washjeff.edu/applicantpro/ . Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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