Assistant / Associate Professor of Accounting

Assistant/Associate Professor in AccountingSummary: The Department of Accounting and Finance at Alabama A&M University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in the field of accounting starting January 1, 2025. Rank and tenure status are negotiable based on qualifications.Examples of DutiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Teaches principles and advanced level courses in accounting at the undergraduate and graduate levels as needed.Produces scholarly research leading to publications in refereed journals.Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.Maintains proper status consistent with institutional AACSB requirements.Prepares instructional materials (i.e.: exams, visual aids, course outlines, syllabi, and instruction sheets) as necessary.Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms through demonstrations, discussions, visual aids, lectures, field trips, individualized instruction, on-line instruction, and other appropriate instructional methods.Evaluates instruction and learning by means of written, verbal, practical, and performance tests.Maintains a student-oriented approach to education. Recommends students for advancement and graduation. Advise and mentor students.Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability and performance. Supervises extracurricular activities as assigned.Assists department chair, faculty, department staff, and advisers in building and maintaining an effective program.Serves on committees in the department, college and university levels and attends faculty and other meetings as assigned.Advises students and engage in professional activities.Assists in the development and implementation of the College's instructional and institutional goals.Displays excellence in teaching, intellectual contributions, effective advising, and service in the department, college and university levels.Performs other duties as assigned.Typical QualificationsMinimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):A Ph.D. in Accounting from an AACSB accredited program/school/college.At least 3 years of college or university level teaching experience.Candidates with a Ph.D. in a related field should have completed at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate level accounting courses.Demonstration of scholarly contribution through refereed journal publications and other intellectual contributions.Demonstration of excellence in oral and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should have relevant professional experience in financial services industry/Accounting Profession. Preferences will be given to those candidates with professional licenses in accounting area. Specialty in Accounting Information Systems/ Accounting Analytics is preferred.BenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at