Visiting Assistant Professor, Accounting/Economics/Finance

Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: Commensurate with rank and experience

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The School of Business and Public Administration at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is seeking a Visiting Professor of Accounting/Economics/Finance for the 2022/2023 academic year, beginning August 2022. A Visiting Faculty member may be offered an appointment of one or more additional years after successfully teaching one academic year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The individual hired for this position will be responsible for teaching required and elective courses. Responsibilities also include engaging in service activities with colleagues, the department, School, campus, community, and professional organizations.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance or Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with concentration in Accounting, Economics, or Finance from an AACSB-International accredited institution or a major national university or be ABD in Accounting, Economics or Finance. If the applicant has a Master’s degree and is not ABD or Ph.D. in the discipline, the applicant must have relevant and credible work experience in Finance that demonstrates active involvement in profession since the time of the Master’s degree completion.
• Must meet conditions for one of the four 2013 AACSB faculty qualifications [Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Instructional Practitioner (IP)].

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting/Economics/Finance from an AACSB-International accredited institution.
• Related practitioner experience in Accounting/Economics/Finance consistent with the courses to be taught.
• Successful collegiate teaching in Accounting/Economics/Finance. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively to a diverse group of students.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching methods in a classroom with a diverse group of students.
• CPA, CMA, CFA, CFP, or other relevant accounting/economics/finance/statistics certification.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

1. An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
2. At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

T he University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .