Assistant Professor of Taxation & Accounting NJ Campuses-Fall 2022

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Job Title: Assistant Professor of Taxation & Accounting NJ Campuses-Fall 2022 Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ Department: Silberman College of Business-Metro Hiring Manager: Ron West Hiring Manager Title: Department Chair College: Silberman College Position Type: Faculty Grade: Faculty FLSA: Exempt Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor Salary: Commensurate with Experience Status: Full-Time Months Worked: 9 Month Job Summary:
The Department of Accounting, Taxation & Law at the Silberman College of Business at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in Taxation & Accounting at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, with a Fall 2022 start date.

The department offers a BS in accounting, a combined BS/MS in accounting program (winner of the AAA’s Innovation in Accounting Education Award), as well as an MS in accounting program for those without an undergraduate accounting background. We have one of the highest CPA passing rates in the state of New Jersey. In recent years, some of the highest scores on the NJ CPA licensing exam have been posted by our graduates. The department’s MS in Taxation program is one of the oldest programs in the state and is now fully remote online on Zoom. The department has around 450 students enrolled in its various programs.

The department provides students with well-rounded, state-of-the- art education in the principles of accounting and taxation We prepare our students for rewarding careers as professionals in the field of accounting and taxation.

The department consists of 4 tenured faculty, 4 tenure-track faculty and 1 non-tenure-track faculty, and a team of about 33 practice professionals serving as adjunct faculty. Silberman, with over 1400 students at its New Jersey campuses and over 100 students on its Vancouver campus, offers AACSB -accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, and partners with the New Jersey, New York City community, and Vancouver business communities to deliver globally oriented business education programs. The College is also home to nationally recognized Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Silberman offers seven degree programs: Bachelor of Science (BS); Master of Business Administration ( MBA ); Master of Business Administration – Management for Executives ( EMBA ); Master of Science – Accounting (MS-Acct); Master of Science – Taxation (MS-Tax); Master of Science – Supply Chain Management (MS- SCM ), and Master of Science – Digital Marketing (MS-DM).

Fairleigh Dickinson founded in 1942, is a private, multi-campus, multi-national, coeducational university with an enrollment of more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students from throughout the United States and the world. The Metropolitan Campus (Teaneck, NJ) is located 10 miles from the heart of Manhattan, and the Florham Campus (Madison, NJ) is located on a commuter train line about 35 miles from New York City, near historic Morristown, New Jersey. The University also has overseas campuses in Wroxton, England and Vancouver, Canada, and maintains strong relationships with global partners such as IESEG in Paris, Agder University in Norway, and Zeppelin University in Germany.

Fairleigh Dickinson University is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. Silberman College puts high priority on diversity/inclusiveness, experiential learning, and impactful community engagement. Those candidates experienced in, or who would enjoy, working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and those who can contribute to a culture of inclusivity, are encouraged to highlight their experiences in these areas throughout their application.

Required Qualifications:
Essential Duties
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching, research and the welfare of students by preparing them for success in a multicultural business environment. Duties will be comprised of a balance of teaching, research and service, including the following:
• Teaching taxation courses in our online MS in Taxation program as well as accounting courses at the bachelor’s and master’s levels on the New Jersey campuses and off-site locations (in face-to- face, online, and/or blended/hybrid modalities).
• Pursuing and collaborating on a productive research agenda in taxation or accounting, including publishing in top-tier journals.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students to assist with professional development and career goals.
• Participating in departmental, college and university service, and service to the discipline.
• The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. The normal teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester for faculty engaged in research. Summer research support opportunities are available.

Minimum Qualifications
• Candidates should have an LLM in Taxation, or a Ph.D.or a DBA in accounting from an AACSB accredited Institution, and in all cases with evidence of a potential for high quality teaching and scholarship.
• Professional licenses or certifications such as CPA, CMA, CFP or similar.
• Relevant and significant professional work experience are highly desirable and a major plus.
• Candidates must have their degree completed by the start of the appointment.
• Status as academically qualified, under AACSB standards, to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Complete portfolio must include:
• A cover letter,
• A current curriculum vitae, including names and contacts of at least three references,
• If teaching, evidence of teaching effectiveness,
• Copies of representative scholarly works, or evidence of work in progress,
• A statement describing research or intended research,
• A statement of scholarly achievements and/or goals, and
• A statement describing experience(s), training, or engagement with issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity, including efforts to work with and support students in an inclusive manner and incorporating topics related to diversity into your courses, and

Salary and benefits are competitive with AACSB accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Finalists will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a valid Social Security Card.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Relevant and significant professional work experience in the field of accounting and / or taxation.
• Established academic record, or evidence of a strong potential, in accounting and / or taxation teaching and research.
• Evidence of collaborative research and publications with other scholars.
• Record of professional involvement with major professional organizations in the discipline.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external organizations and stakeholders.
• Ability to foster partnerships with industry professionals and corporations. Hours Worked Posting Date: 01/21/2022 Special Instructions to Applicants:
• Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled.
• Applications will only be accepted online. We intend to conduct interviews remotely and, if conditions allow for a safe visit, to potentially invite successful finalists for campus visits. Application Types Accepted: Faculty Profile Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Letter of Reference 2
5. Letter of Reference 3
6. Other Document
7. Research Statement