Assistant-Associate Professor of Accounting

Job Title: Assistant-Associate Professor of AccountingDepartment: School of Business and TechnologyReports To: Executive Dean, School of Business and TechnologyJob Type: This is a full time, exempt position.General Description:William Woods University is accepting applications for one full-time, tenure-track faculty position to teach accounting courses to undergraduate students. Teaching areas may include principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, taxation, accounting for payroll, cost and managerial accounting, governmental and nonprofit accounting, investment and financial statement analysis, auditing, and other related courses. The contracted teaching load is 12 hours per semester, with the opportunity to teach summer and intersession courses.Full-time faculty are expected to participate in faculty and campus committees, attend faculty assemblies and school meetings, and conduct program and class assessments in accordance with standards developed by the University and outside accrediting entities. Faculty are also expected to develop educational programs to be presented to the campus at large as part of the University LEAD program and to attend such programs sponsored by other faculty in the university.Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach accounting and other relevant coursework in the classroom and online modalities.
• Assist students with academic advising.
• Assist in internship supervision, including identifying opportunities, mentoring, and evaluating accounting internships.
• Prepare course syllabi for assigned courses that meet the needs of students and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in developing assessments and evaluation of courses and the program for continuing improvement.
• Maintain professional development according to personal and professional needs.
• Develop strategies to create collaborative partnerships that enhance student experiences.
• Representing business and accounting programs at university recruitment and orientation events and engaging with prospective students to provide information and guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements:A master's degree in accounting or a closely related field that includes 18 graduate credit hours in accounting is required.A doctoral degree in accounting or a closely related discipline is desired but not required. Ability to perform teaching, administrative, and clerical duties independently to fulfill the program's goals and objectives within the overall mission of the department, the school, and the university.Teaching experience at a higher educational institution is preferred.Demonstrated commitment to professional development, strong work ethic, and a commitment to working well with others.Work within an online modality and develop course curricula.Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with integrating instructional technology.Work Schedule:This full-time, 9-month position will begin in Fall 2025 and continue through the following academic year. The position will remain open until filled.Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references.William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs. With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer