What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting position at Cookman?
Bethune-Cookman University
Job Title: Assistant/ Associate Professor
Department: Accounting
Institution: Bethune-Cookman University- College of Business & Entrepreneurship
Institution: Bethune-Cookman University- College of Business & Entrepreneurship
Employment Status: Full-Time (Tenure-Track)
Reports To: Department Chair, Accounting
Position Summary
Bethune-Cookman University's College of Business & Entrepreneurship invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, supporting student success, engaging in scholarly activity, and contributing to the mission and academic excellence of the University.
Teaching Responsibilities
Reports To: Department Chair, Accounting
Position Summary
Bethune-Cookman University's College of Business & Entrepreneurship invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, supporting student success, engaging in scholarly activity, and contributing to the mission and academic excellence of the University.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teach a range of undergraduate and/or graduate accounting courses, including financial and managerial accounting, as well as upper-level courses
- Course load consistent with university standards across Fall, Spring, and Summer terms
- Courses may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats based on institutional needs
- Develop and deliver engaging, rigorous instruction aligned with program learning outcomes
- Utilize diverse instructional strategies to support student learning and success
- Assess student performance and provide timely, meaningful feedback
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and course materials
Scholarly & Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain an active research agenda, including publications in peer-reviewed journals (preferred)
- Stay current in the accounting discipline and integrate emerging trends into coursework
- Participate in professional development and continuous learning activities
Service Responsibilities
- Advise and mentor students
- Maintain regular office hours and respond to student communications promptly
- Participate in departmental, college, and university meetings and committees
- Support program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in University events, including commencement exercises
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in accounting or a closely related field (Ph.D. or DBA)
- Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in accounting
- Demonstrated expertise in accounting principles and practices
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to teach diverse student populations
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Certification (e.g., CPA - Preferred, not required)
- Teaching experience at the collegiate level
- Expertise in areas such as auditing, accounting, information systems, or analytics
- Experience teaching in online or hybrid formats
- Record of scholarly publications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency in learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills
- Ability to integrate theory with practical, real-world application
- Commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring
Terms of Appointment
- Full-time appointment with a start date to be determined
- Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Appointment subject to annual evaluation and University policies
Environment/Physical Requirements:
The working environment is a normal business office setting.
- Demands normal manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity.
- Typically, the incumbent may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items.
- Must be mobile throughout the campus.
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its attempts to improve the operations of the university