What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - Accounting Department position at Western Kentucky University?
About Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority, 1% international) and nearly 2,508 faculty and staff employees.
Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.
Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY, a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.
Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.
Job Description
Western Kentucky University invites applications for a non-tenure eligible instructor position in the Accounting Department of the Gordon Ford College of Business. Employment begins as early as the Fall 2025 semester. The Gordon Ford College of Business is AACSB accredited. Of the 2,000 students enrolled in the college, over 300 are accounting majors.
The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing delivery and enhancement of the department's undergraduate curriculums, and to the service activities that support the goals of the department, college, and university. Teaching responsibilities will include the instruction of introductory accounting courses as well as the coverage of upper-level courses where the candidate's expertise meets the needs of the department. The normal teaching load is twelve hours per semester.
The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential for quality teaching and service. Preference will be given to applicants having in-person experience teaching at a post-secondary institution. Current and relevant professional knowledge and active professional engagement are necessary.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications.
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.
Application Instructions
The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by May 15, 2025, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:
You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.
Quicklink to apply: https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=C88C0369E9222BCABEF596AC05FEFF02?JOBID=187523
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Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority, 1% international) and nearly 2,508 faculty and staff employees.
Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.
Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY, a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.
Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.
Job Description
Western Kentucky University invites applications for a non-tenure eligible instructor position in the Accounting Department of the Gordon Ford College of Business. Employment begins as early as the Fall 2025 semester. The Gordon Ford College of Business is AACSB accredited. Of the 2,000 students enrolled in the college, over 300 are accounting majors.
The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing delivery and enhancement of the department's undergraduate curriculums, and to the service activities that support the goals of the department, college, and university. Teaching responsibilities will include the instruction of introductory accounting courses as well as the coverage of upper-level courses where the candidate's expertise meets the needs of the department. The normal teaching load is twelve hours per semester.
The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential for quality teaching and service. Preference will be given to applicants having in-person experience teaching at a post-secondary institution. Current and relevant professional knowledge and active professional engagement are necessary.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications.
- A graduate degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
- A minimum of 18 hours of graduate-level accounting-related courses.
- An accounting-related professional certification.
- A minimum of 3 years of accounting-related professional and/or teaching experience.
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.
Application Instructions
The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by May 15, 2025, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vita
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Evidence of Effective Teaching
You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.
Quicklink to apply: https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=C88C0369E9222BCABEF596AC05FEFF02?JOBID=187523
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