| Position ID: | UConn-Accounting-494758 [#16931, 494758] |
| Position Title: | Assistant Professor of Accounting |
| Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
| Position Location: | Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Accounting |
| Appl Deadline: | (posted 2020/09/18, listed until 2020/11/18) |
| Position Description: |
INTRODUCTION The University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department has 30 full-time faculty members, approximately 400 undergraduate majors, 150 masters’ students, and a Ph.D. program. The department is separately accredited by AACSB and offers nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including one of the nation’s first online Masters in Accounting programs. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through high quality publications, impact as measured through citations, and national recognition. The successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, innovative courses and instruction methods, and mentoring of students in research, outreach, and professional development. Successful candidates will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through research, teaching, and/or public engagement their commitment to, and support of, diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests. Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and a member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Earned Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Accounting or related field expected by August 22, 2021; a potential for excellence in teaching; demonstrated potential in establishing a successful research and scholarship program, and a deep commitment to promoting diversity through their academic and research programs. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS For experienced candidates, a record of publication, an established research program, and evidence of effectiveness in teaching. APPOINTMENT TERMS This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2021. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Faculty may also be asked to teach online or at one of UConn’s regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. TO APPLY Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16931 and submit the following application materials:
Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with preference given to applications received by October 9, 2020. For more information regarding the Department of Accounting please visit the department website at https://accounting.business.uconn.edu/. At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. |
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