Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting or Business Law

Company: Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Location: Killeen
Posted on: January 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job TitleAssistant or Associate Professor of Accounting or Business LawAgencyTexas A&M University - Central TxDepartmentCollege of Business AdministrationProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationKilleen, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionThe College of Business Administration (COBA) at Texas A&M University-Central Texas welcomes highly qualified applicants for an expected position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting or Business Law (taxation specialty) starting in fall 2020. This is to be a nine month, tenure-track position, but is budget pending at this time. Application reviews will begin in January 2020 with phone interviews in February if funding is approved.It is an exciting time for COBA as our AACSB iSER was accepted in April of 2019, thus clearly establishing a path to accreditation and the successful candidate will partner with us in that effort. A&M-Central Texas is a regional teaching institution that prides itself on excellence in instruction, but also embraces a growing emphasis and recognition in research. A&M-Central Texas is unique as an upper-level institution offering just the junior and senior-level coursework needed to successfully complete baccalaureate degrees, and all coursework leading to the completion of masters degrees. We are totally dependent on transfer students, primarily from three major community colleges.A&M-Central Texas is located on the southern edge of Killeen, TX, about 60 miles north of downtown Austin. It is a great place to live with minimal traffic and a low cost of living generally. In fact, Austin was recently named the best city to live in according to U.S. News and World Reports for the third consecutive year with Killeen itself coming in at 101st. The university is about a three hour drive from Dallas, three and a half from Houston, and two from San Antonio.Responsibilities :The candidate will be expected to teach three to four courses per term (3-3 guaranteed in the first year) at the undergraduate and graduate level (depending on qualifications and scholarly production), in both face-to-face and online formats in Accounting, Taxation and/or Business Law. Other responsibilities include maintaining appropriate office hours, timely responses to student inquiries, attending departmental and university functions, and performing other related duties as assigned. New faculty members are exempt from service assignments in their first year. After year one, the usual service load is one college and one university committee assignment, with ad hoc committees being filled as needed. A commitment to scholarship and publication is necessary for promotion and tenure and qualifying for a reduced teaching load.Minimum Qualifications :

• Earned PhD in Accounting or a terminal degree in a related discipline, including a J.D., by fall 2020
• Must be able to provide quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level in a range of Accounting and/or law courses
• Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to scholarship and the potential to publish in quality refereed journalsPreferred Qualifications:
  • CPA, CMA or other relevant certifications
  • Industry experience
  • Collegiate teaching experience, including online
  • Publications in quality peer reviewed journals and/or other significant scholarshipPayCommensurate with qualifications at regional schools/colleges of business.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.Texas A&M University-Central Texas was established in 2009 as a member of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution, fully aligned with regional community colleges and offering quality bachelors and masters degrees with an emphasis on access and affordability.The student population at A&M-Central Texas is diverse and growing, with more than 2,600 students currently enrolled. To accommodate both full and part-time students, classes are offered on the main campus in Killeen, at off-site locations like Fort Hood and the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto, as well as fully online. The University serves the Central Texas region with a growing range of academic programs that foster excellence and achievement. For more information about A&M-Central Texas, visit www.tamuct.edu.Texas A&M University-Central Texas prohibits Vaping and E-Cigarettes on campus.Texas A&M University-Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (254) 519-8610.Useful Links:
    • TAMUCT Home Page at https://www.tamuct.edu/
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