Assistant Teaching Professor in Accounting

 

Summary

Michigan Technological University's College of Business invites applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Accounting.

The position requires the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting/taxation, as well as maintaining a faculty status per AACSB standards (Scholarly Academic, Practice Academic, Scholarly Practitioner, Instructional Practitioner). The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching experience and/or expertise in taxation. Teaching experience in financial statement analysis and some background in assessment of learning are also highly desirable. A Masters degree is acceptable, while PhD, or JD, and candidates near completion of their PhD (ABD) are also encouraged to apply.

Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a learning environment based on respect for all and academic excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities 

Teaching undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, maintaining a faculty status per AACSB standards, and significant involvement with teaching-focused service, including the management of assessment of learning activities at the College and contributing to activities that support the mission of growing the program.

Employees are expected to integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

Master's degree in accounting or taxation.

Required Experience

Teaching experience and/or experience in taxation.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field or a J.D.
CPA, CMA, and/or other professional certification.
Two or more years of teaching experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Ability to teach in both in-person and online modalities.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Ability to teach in several areas of accounting
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.

   

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

 

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

 

Pay Rate/Salary

 

Title of Position Supervisor

College Dean

Posting Type

Internal & External

Dependent on Funding

 No

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

For for full consideration please submit your application by March 17 2025.  

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates will need to submit the following documents:

● Cover Letter
● Curriculum Vitae
● A one-page summary statement desc