Assistant professor of accounting and finance

Assistant professor of accounting and finance

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This faculty position will be tenure or on tenure-track depending on prior qualifications. The position is responsible for teaching an array of classes, primarily undergraduate, advising students, serving faculty governance and contributing to the academic and community life of Bluffton University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 23-25 credit hours of courses in the general education curriculum, undergraduate accounting and finance curriculum, and master’s in business administration program of Bluffton University each fall and spring term.
  • Faculty members are generally on nine-month work agreements that run from two weeks before classes begin in August through the day grades are due in May.
  • Occasional meetings may be needed during the summer and faculty members should remain in touch with campus by reading email at least once a week during the summer.
• Course load would depend upon the candidate, but could include:
• Maintain an active agenda of academic and creative work as appropriate for tenure-track and tenured faculty.
• Engage in service to the university and community as appropriate for tenure-track and tenured faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Education and Experience:
  • Doctorate in business-related field, CPA, MAcc, MSA; or MBA with tested experience.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Skill/Abilities:
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in or ability to learn learning management system software (Moodle).

DIVERSITY AND FAITH COMMITMENT:
Bluffton University expects all employees to show respect in the workplace and not to base business decisions on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University welcomes its faculty and staff and encourages respectful consideration of the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily a sedentary position with approximately 12 hours of in-person classes per week plus attendance in meetings and other events on campus. Some occasional travel off-campus may be needed for conferences and/or off campus meetings.

COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with education and experience within the university pay scale.

DEADLINE:
Review of applications begins immediately, and continues until position is filled.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials have been received at the office below:

• Letter of interest
• Resume or vita
• Three letters of reference submitted directly from referee
• Copies of transcripts
• Completed supplementary application

CONTACT:
[email protected]

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.