ASTP/ASOP of Accounting #59268

Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting in the School of Accountancy in the College of Business Administration.

The position reports to the Director of the School of Accountancy, is a 9-month appointment beginning August 1, 2011, and has a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Faculty are expected to be teacher/scholars with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, engage in productive scholarship, be committed to professional service, have technological literacy with a commitment to using technology in teaching and scholarship, and have experience with, or interest in, working in diverse academic and professional communities. The ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the School, college, and University is also expected as well as a strong orientation to recruiting, advising, retaining, and mentoring qualified students.

Assistant / Associate Professor of Accounting-Search # 59268
Primary Teaching Field: Auditing

Required Qualifications

For Assistant:
-An earned doctorate (ABD with completion by June 1, 2012, will be considered) in Accounting or closely related field
-Interest in applied research
-Evidence of above average teaching ability in accounting
-Interest in teaching web-based classes

For Associate:
-An earned doctorate in Accounting or closely related field
-Record of quality applied research
-At least four years of teaching experience at the assistant professor level with demonstrated above average teaching ability (e.g., student evaluations)
-Interest in teaching web-based classes

Preferred Qualifications:
-PhD/DBA in Accounting from an AACSB accredited school
-Certification as a CPA
-Evidence of excellent teaching
-Two or more years of full-time accounting work experience.
-Experience teaching via web-based instruction

Screening of applications begins July 29, 2010, and continues until the position is filled. Position starting date is August 1, 2011. Finalists are required to undergo a background check. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities.

Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Dr. M. Jill Lockwood, Interim Director School of Accountancy
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8141
Statesboro GA 30460-8141
Electronic mail: mjl@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912.478.2228

You may also contact Dr. Lockwood to schedule an information session at the annual American Accounting Association meeting scheduled for July 31, 2010 through August 4, 2010. More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu.

Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

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