Tenure-Track Faculty Opening in Accounting DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS

Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinguished candidates to teach in the Department of Business in Accounting.  This is a tenure-track position beginning August 2022.  Appointment of rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

QUALIFICATIONS                  

PhD or DBA in Accounting or a closely related field is preferred.  A strong interest in undergraduate teaching is required, and previous teaching, and/or online course delivery are desired. Professional work experience and credentials are also required. Candidates must have a personal, vibrant faith and Christian walk, and be strongly committed to the educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES                 

The successful candidate will teach a variety of accounting courses based on the candidate’s credentials and experience (e.g. Accounting I, Accounting II, Cost Accounting, Accounting Analytics, Integrated Accounting Systems). The normal teaching load is 24 hours per academic year.  Scholarly activity, professional service, student advising, faculty governance responsibilities, and chapel attendance are also expected.

DEPARTMENT      

The Business Department has eight full time and five part time faculty members. The department offers majors in accounting, finance, management, and marketing and offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. There are approximately 300 students enrolled in these programs, making business the largest major group on campus. The programs have a practicum requirement and the curriculum includes project and experiential learning components. The faculty enjoy a strong collegial relationship and smaller classes that encourage student mentoring.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION             

Taylor University is a Christ-centered educational institution, and an evangelical, interdenominational covenant community committed to advancing life-long learning and ministering the redemptive love and truth of Jesus Christ to a world in need. Candidates are expected to affirm the Taylor University Life Together Covenant, Statement of Faith, and essential documents.

Taylor is distinctive in its commitment to both spiritual and intellectual development. Academic pursuits at Taylor are rigorous, demanding imagination, dedication and integrity from both students and faculty.  As a Christian institution, Taylor University has highly capable, supportive faculty who recognize that all truth has its source in God.  Taylor University carries out its mission and purposes primarily by offering undergraduate programs in its residential campus setting.  The University also offers focused graduate programs that expand and complement curricular and institutional strengths.

The University is located 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis and 50 miles south of Fort Wayne.  The proximity to metropolitan areas provides numerous benefits, including access to specialized healthcare and cultural and entertainment opportunities including music, theater, art, professional athletics and commerce.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vita, reference letters, and complete the application found at https://jobs.taylor.edu/docs/FacultyApplication.doc . Materials should be addressed to:  Dr. Nancy Dayton, Dean of Arts, Humanities, Business, and Higher Education, and sent to academics@taylor.edu. All materials will remain confidential. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Taylor University complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment.