Associate or Full Professor in Accounting and Academic Program Director

Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: $70,585.00 - $

National University – San Diego, California Associate or Full Professor in Accounting and Academic Program Director, Remote or Hybrid San Diego

The Department of Finance, Economics, Marketing, and Accounting, in the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology, at National University invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor in Accounting and Academic Program Director. Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarship in their field, and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body.

This position is remote or hybrid (if located in San Diego). This position works closely with other faculty within the discipline and administration contributing to programmatic strategies that ensure program quality, student engagement, and success.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to manage an undergraduate program in accounting.

The Academic Program Director (APD) is a full-time faculty member who directs the strategy, operations and support for the degree program for which this role is responsible.

As the primary spokesperson for all program (part-time and full-time) faculty and students, the APD will act as the primary source of information about specific programmatic strategies, needs and daily operations and initiate and approve changes to ensure program quality, driving student engagement and success.

The APD serves as the lead discipline expert for the program as well as primary contact for multiple stakeholders.

This position collaborates with program faculty in support of student success, as well as the Director of Assessment to conduct program assessment on a regular basis to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the student and the program’s related industries and where applicable, the programmatic accreditation requirements.

This position ensures the incorporation of identified trends or changes into the curriculum, in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum, and serves in either a direct or consulting role during course development, updating, and maintenance.

The APD meets regularly with the College leadership (Department Chair/Associate Dean and/or Dean) to ensure that the program aligns with University and College goals and priorities.

Candidates will be evaluated for their level of proficiency in teaching, scholarship, and service. The main expectations of this position include:

• Teach and develop online or onsite courses in the following areas: accounting
• Maintain pedagogical and subject matter expertise in the instructor’s field.
• Create an inclusive and positive learning environment for diverse adult learners.
• Ensure course and program practices align with compliance and accreditation standards.
• Adhere to the National University’s academic integrity policy.

• Maintain a productive scholarship agenda suitable to a teaching university.
• Engage in scholarly activities to maintain professional growth.
• Participate in professional development as outlined in faculty policies.

• Participate in curriculum oversight, shared governance, and the student experience.
• Serve on committees at the program, department, school, college or/and university level and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and university goals.
• Participate in program meetings and advisory boards to integrate best practices and strategic initiatives.

• Terminal degree (DBA, Ph.D.) in accounting or related discipline required.
• Certifications in accounting or a related field, e.g., CPA or CMA, required.
• 5+ years of…