What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of the School of Accountancy position at Auburn University at Montgomery?
Posting Details
Position Information
Vacancy Number:
F-00436
Position Title:
Director of the School of Accountancy
Classification Title:
Department:
Accounting
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicant:
The Auburn University at Montgomery, College of Business, School of Accountancy invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Director of the School of Accountancy. Full Professor is preferred although advanced Associate Professors will be considered. The Director position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with a usual course load of three courses per academic year. The School of Accountancy is separately accredited by AACSB. The Director represents the School to stakeholders such as public practice firms, governmental organizations, business entities, groups like the Alabama Society of CPAs, and AUM alumni, as well as the larger community. The appointment begins August 16, 2025.
Candidates must have a doctorate from an AACSB accredited institution or its equivalent;
must be research active (Scholarly academic per AACSB standards); and must have an academic record and teaching ability sufficient to be appointed at a full or associate professor level.
Experience in the AACSB accreditation process, academic administrative experience, a CPA designation (or an equivalent), and interest in data analytics or AI are all preferred.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
The School of Accountancy Director’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Communicating and implementing college and university policies to the School of Accountancy, and advocating for School of Accountancy’s needs to the college and university, managing the AACSB process for the School of Accountancy, supervising the Masters of Accountancy program along with the MAcc advisor.
- Fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with external entities.
- Encouraging and supporting good teaching, scholarly activity, and professional development within the School of Accountancy.
- Planning and executing a strategic direction for the School of Accountancy, building and staffing the schedule of classes, overseeing the School of Accountancy budget and other resources, fostering team building, managing the School of Accountancy and its staff, and working with diverse faculty and students in the School of Accountancy and across campus to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Working with the faculty to develop and review standards, curricula, and procedures, which provide adequate preparation of graduates for professional or further academic endeavor and leading student recruitment and retention efforts and ensuring the School of Accountancy majors are appropriately advised.
How to Apply: Visit www.jobs.aum.edu and complete an online application. Completed applications must include:
1) Cover letter indicating qualifications,
2) Curriculum vitae,
3) Statement on leadership philosophy,
4) Statement on teaching and research philosophy,
5) Graduate transcripts (official transcript will be needed at time of hire)
6) Contact information for at least three professional references (will be contacted for final candidates only).
1) Cover letter indicating qualifications,
2) Curriculum vitae,
3) Statement on leadership philosophy,
4) Statement on teaching and research philosophy,
5) Graduate transcripts (official transcript will be needed at time of hire)
6) Contact information for at least three professional references (will be contacted for final candidates only).
Screening of applications will begin as received. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.
Contact: Dr. Jeff Bohler, Professor of Information Systems, jbohler1@aum.edu , with any questions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or related field.
“Terminal degree” refers to the highest degree
awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.
“Terminal degree” refers to the highest degree
awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.
Job Open Date:
12/06/2024
Job Close Date:
Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7020
Position Profile Link
Faculty Specific
School:
College of Business
Contract Type:
Twelve (12) Months
Tenure Track:
Yes
Salary Band:
About the University/College
Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement on Leadership Philosophy
- Statement on Teaching and Research
- Transcript(s)
- Professional Reference Sheet
- Additional Transcript(s)
Posting Specific Questions
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