Visiting Assistant Professor in E&M - Accounting (AY 26-27)

Description

Albion College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Accounting (Tax specialty) in the Economics & Management Department. Preference will be given to candidates who hold an advanced degree (PhD, DBA) in accounting or who possess a Masters in Accounting or MBA (emphasis in accounting) along with a CPA certification. Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education led by our teacher-scholar faculty. Our teacher-scholar model creates a vibrant community that cherishes faculty and student relationships and faculty scholarly contributions. We seek applicants with a passion for dynamic teaching, committed mentorship of students, and the liberal arts. 

The person who occupies this position will have teaching responsibility in the areas of financial and managerial accounting, advanced taxation, governmental tax, and supervising our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program every spring. The person will teach 3 courses per semester (fall, spring). 

Faculty in the Economics & Management Department consists of internationally recognized subject matter expertise, and are engaged scholars and award-winning teachers. The person hired will join a diverse team of colleagues who are active in their fields, serve as mentors to their students in scholarship and practice, and are fortunate to have close working relationships with an extensive alumni network. 

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also be expected to assist students in connecting to campus resources and support services. Department colleagues and technical staff will provide resources and support to assist with teaching, and the College's Center for Teaching & Learning offers additional resources to enhance the teaching experience.

We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Albion College by showing interest in developing inclusive pedagogies to address the needs of a diverse student body and, when possible, demonstrating excellence with successful creative activity, scholarship or research that involves students.

Albion College is located in Albion, Michigan. The city of Albion is located in south central Michigan. It is within a one hour drive of Ann Arbor, Lansing and Battle Creek.

 

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in related field or MS or MBA and CPA by start of the position
• Teaching experience preferred 

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit an online application consisting of the following:

• a cover letter explaining
  • your academic background and research interests
  • your philosophy of teaching and student engagement
  • your interest in working at a small liberal arts college 
• a current CV
• a statement on your commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds of not more than one page
• copies of your most recent transcript
• names and contact information for three academic references

Application materials should be submitted through Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/169874

Please contact Dr. Vicki L Baker, Department Chair and Search Coordinator (vbaker@albion.edu) for questions about the position or search.

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Founded in 1835, Albion College is one of the original chartered institutions of higher education in Michigan and recognized as the state’s top liberal arts college by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings. Albion College offers a highly applied liberal arts education within a welcoming residential community that prioritizes belonging, faculty engagement, and student success.  Albion College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that emphasizes a commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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