Department of Accounting and Finance

A probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Accounting is available to begin at with the 2009-2010 academic year, August 24, 2009.

The Department of Accounting and Finance offers comprehensive undergraduate majors in both accounting and finance. The present faculty consists of 12 full-time positions serving 400 accounting majors and 300 finance majors. The Department also provides instruction for the MBA and entrepreneurship programs of the College.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Areas of teaching may include financial, managerial or governmental accounting depending on qualifications.
• Teaching in the MBA program is part of this position, as is teaching online (either undergraduate or MBA).
• The successful applicant will also participate in research and scholarly activities consistent with AACSB expectations, provide academic advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university, the profession and the community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A doctorate in Accounting or a related field must be received no later than December 31, 2009.
2. Professional certification (CPA, CMA), evidence of scholarly activity and relevant work experience are all considered assets.
3. Applicants should demonstrate capacity for high quality teaching (as evidenced by teaching evaluations if available).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply, send a letter of application; graduate school transcript; Curriculum Vita; summary of student evaluations (if available); a current research paper; and the names and contact information for three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. Send application materials to:

Dr. D'Arcy Becker, Chair
Department of Accounting and Finance
College of Business
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004

Contact email: dbecker@uwec.edu

DEADLINE: For priority consideration, all application materials must be received by September 1, 2008; however, screening will continue until the position is filled.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.

Posted 7/8/08