Assistant Professor of Accounting; Tenure-Track

Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure-Track)

Closing Date:

The College of Business (COB) at Athens State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting.

The position requires demonstrated effectiveness, scholarship, and service (including institutional, professional, and community service). Suring the 9-month contract of employment, facultymembers are expected to be available to assist and work with students, as well as respond to departmental, college, and institutional needs.

In addition to adhering to the general faculty guidelines, as specified by the Employee Handbook, the Dean of Colleges, and the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs, duties will include:

• Teaching a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate accountingcourses in a variety of formats (face-to-face, online, hybrid,etc.);
• Developing and delivering courses in a variety of modes,including online courses that ensure quality and effectiveassessment;
• Working with a range of students to assist them in reachinggoals and learning outcomes;
• Professional development and/or scholarship appropriate for ateaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinaryfield(s);
• Maintaining office hours and advising students;
• Serving on committees and assisting with accreditation efforts and institutional assessment, as needed;
• Actively engaging in departmental, college, and institutional initiatives;
• Actively engaging with professional organizations, areabusinesses, government agencies, and contractors to develop relationships and opportunities that enrich student experiences.
• Participate in recruitment activities for the Accounting and Master of Accountancy programs, department, college, and universityas appropriate.

• Doctorate (preferably Ph.D. in Accounting)
• Nationally-recognized relevant professional certification in accounting (CPA, CMA, CFE, etc.);
• Ability to effectively teach courses in a wide range of accounting topics, demonstrating a working knowledge of rules,regulations, and laws governing U.S. accounting practice.

An ideal candidate will demonstrate professional experience in the field of accounting. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their professional experience, teaching,and/or service, will contribute to the excellence of the academiccommunity.

Salary range $68,000 – $85,000 –$102,000

To view salary schedules, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or universitywhich verifies qualifications for the position.

Note:

Credential evaluations are needed for alltranscripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should providecourse-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all college sand universities attended must be submitted. Continued employmentis contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offersjunior and senior-level coursework to community college graduatesand transfer students holding sufficient credits from otherinstitutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors anddegree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students areenrolled in at least one online course.

The typical student is aworking adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by Online

U.org forfour online programs including computer science, accounting,education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business.

The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three…