What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor Accounting position at OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY INC?
Job Details
Description
The Q. William Hammack School of Business (HSB) at Oglethorpe University invites applications for a full-time faculty member in accounting. We may appoint either a tenure track Assistant Professor of Accounting beginning fall 2025 or a non-tenure track Lecturer of Accounting depending on qualifications and experience. Tenure track faculty typically teach three courses per semester and Lecturers typically teach four courses per semester on a nine-month contract.
Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is a liberal arts college that unites a close-knit campus community with the big city culture and opportunities of Atlanta, Georgia. Today, Oglethorpe enrolls over 1,400 students, representing 33 states and 31 countries. Oglethorpe University is committed to having a workforce which reflects the diversity of the students we serve.
The Hammack School of Business offers majors in the areas of accounting, business administration, economics, business economics, human resource management, and management along with minors in nonprofit management and museum studies. The Hammack School launched a new MBA program in fall 2023. Over 25% of all Oglethorpe undergraduates select a major within the HSB, making it one of the largest academic units on campus. This faculty position is reflective of the broader growth strategy of the HSB, made possible in part through the generosity of Mr. William Hammack, a successful alumnus.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D. or DBA in accounting from an AACSB accredited university is required for a tenure-track appointment. ADB candidates will be considered. A masters in accounting is required for appointment as lecturer. A current CPA and teaching experience are preferred.
High quality teaching is the expectation at Oglethorpe. The ideal candidate will be able to actively engage a diverse classroom of students using pedagogical techniques and methods appropriate for a teaching oriented liberal arts college. The candidate should be prepared to teach a range of accounting courses including Financial, Managerial, Intermediate Accounting I & II, Advanced Accounting and Auditing. Opportunities to teach abroad are also sometimes available.
While teaching is the highest priority, the ideal candidate will possess the ability or strong potential to produce relevant research or professional engagement appropriate to stay current in the field of accounting. Service to the University and HSB is also expected. Service may include mentoring students, university and HSB committee assignments, and assessment activities.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references. In the cover letter, please address all the qualifications stated above and also provide evidence of a commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of social, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Review of applications will begin on February 20th and will continue until the position is filled.
Oglethorpe University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Oglethorpe prohibits discrimination against all applicants and employees based on race; age; color; religion; national origin or ancestry; sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or gender expression; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth or related medical conditions; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
