Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Accounting
Company: Valparaiso University
Location: Valparaiso
Posted on: March 11, 2023
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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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