Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Accounting

Company: Valparaiso University
Location: Valparaiso
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Accounting Tracking Code926-674Job DescriptionValparaiso University invites applications for the position of Lecturer or Assistant Professor inAccounting, in the College of Business ([https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-business/](https://www.valpo.edu/college-of-business/)). ValparaisoUniversity ("Valpo"), a community of learning grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship,freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve both church and society. Located one hoursoutheast of Chicago on a 310-acre campus, Valpo is a comprehensive university with an enrollment ofover 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Valpo is consistently recognized as one of the bestprivate universities in the Midwest and is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, a county seat of over 30,000residents with high quality schools and an active social community. The College of Business is forwardthinking, innovative with small project-sized classes. Students are highly competitive, eager to learn, andthrive on applied business challenges.Lecturer track applicants should have a Master's degree in accounting discipline, ideally with a minimumof 5-10 years of relevant industry experience, with an expectation of ongoing industry engagement.Candidates with Doctoral degrees will also be considered. The successful candidate will be able to teachmultiple classes in taxation and auditing. There could be opportunities to teach introductory businessclasses.Teaching experience with demonstrated classroom and online teaching effectiveness is highly desirablebut not required. Depending on the nature of the appointment teaching load typically includes eightclasses per year for a lecturer (with no research requirements) and six classes per year for an AssistantAccounting Professor. This position will begin in August of 2023.As a campus with an increasingly diverse student body, we encourage applications from individuals witha commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented communities. Please submit a coverletter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and contact information for three references to Interfolioat [http://apply.interfolio.com/120718](http://apply.interfolio.com/120718). In your cover letter, please include brief statements of (a) howyou might contribute to the university's distinctive mission and (b) what experiences you have hadwhich will enable you to mentor a diverse student body and student organizations. Candidates whosubmit names of references should expect that the search committee will contact these references inconfidence and that credentials will be confirmed prior to hiring. Employment will require a satisfactorycriminal background check. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however,applicants are encouraged to apply by March 14, 2023, for timely consideration.Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of variousbackgrounds and experiences to develop and support its diverse community. Its entire EOE policy canbe found at[ http://www.valpo.edu/general-counsel/policies/equal-opportunity-policy/](http://www.valpo.edu/general-counsel/policies/equal-opportunity-policy/) . *Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.* *All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.* *Valparaiso University requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or apply for and receive a qualified exemption within two weeks of the employment start date.** *Dr. Niclas Erdardt, Dean, College of BusinessValparaiso UniversityValparaiso, Indiana 46383 Job LocationValparaiso, Indiana, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

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