Assistant or Associate Professor in Accounting

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    Assistant or Associate Professor in Accounting
    About the Position:Search is continuing; applications welcomed.Tenure-track position in Accounting at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Position is subject to funding availability.

    About the Department:Western Washington University is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students, and faculty. Enrollment is approximately 14,900 students. Located between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., in Bellingham, Washington, a city of 81,000, our beautiful campus overlooks Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands, with a multitude of year-round recreational opportunities in easy reach. The College of Business and Economics is AACSB accredited. The Department of Accounting has 240 undergraduate majors, 10 full-time faculty members, and is committed to teaching and research excellence. Seehttp://www.cbe.wwu.edu/acct/ for more information.

    • Position Responsibilities

    Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting. In addition, scholarly research and publication, student advising, and participation in college and university activities are integral components of this appointment. Effective teaching and publication in refereed journals are required for tenure and promotion.

    Required Qualifications

    • Doctoral degree in accounting or equivalent is required by appointment date
    • Strong teaching and research record or clearly demonstrated potential
    • For appointment at the Associate Professor level, demonstrated participation in curriculum and program development, and significant published research
    • AACSB academically or AACSB professionally qualified
    Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in teaching courses with a writing component and a student-centered educational environment
  • Scholarship specializing in accounting systems or auditing
  • Teaching experience in accounting systems or auditing
  • Professional certification
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with students and colleagues
    • Academic Emphasis:Accounting
    Job Location:Western Washington University, Bellingham ,WA

    Salary:Commensurate with experience and qualifications

    Bargaining Union:United Faculty of Western Washington

    Application Instructions and Requested Documents:Applications must include a letter of application which addresses how qualifications are met, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, transcripts, and names of three references..

    All application materials must be uploaded through the Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE) athttp://www.wwu.edu/jobs.
    Other Information:Inquiries may be addressed to the search committee chair, Professor George Sanders, atACCTSearch@wwu.eduor (360) 650-4811.
    Job Posted:7/26/2012

    Closing Date Notes:Search is continuing; applications welcomed; position is open until filled
    Recruitment #:120594

    Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU'sPolicy on Providing Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination.

    EO/AA inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity, Title IX Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);EOO.
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