What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting position at Montana State University Billings?
Position Details
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
- Sick Leave – Earned per Contract Rate
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
- Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
- Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
- Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefit
- Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
- Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
- Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path
The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate accounting courses, including financial and managerial accounting. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in auditing, and accounting information systems. Onsite, online and combination courses.
Research:
SA or SP status per AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and maintain this status. Scholarly Academic (SA): Holds a terminal degree (such as a Ph.D.) and maintains ongoing currency through peer-reviewed research and academic publishing (per AACSB standards). SP (Scholarly Practitioner) master’s degree or terminal degree in accounting or related degree. Substantial professional experience, and peer-reviewed publications/intellectual contributions (per AACSB standards). Please emphasis this, either with color, bold or some other method.
- Professional certification (CPA)
- Experience or interest in developing and updating curriculum.
- Interest and experience in providing learners with experiential learning opportunities.
- Willingness to engage with the broader community and cultivate partnerships that connect students to internships and professional opportunities across Montana State.
- Please address your current SA or SP status per AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and your plans to maintain this status.
Scholarly Academic (SA): - Holds a terminal degree (such as a Ph.D.) and maintains ongoing currency through peer-reviewed research and academic publishing. Scholarly Practitioner (SP):
- Possesses a master’s or terminal degree in a related field, and professional practice experience and scholarly research or writing in peer reviewed journals.
- Including your Research program that demonstrates an ability to contribute to College of Business’ vision to be a model learning community of access and opportunity.
- Candidates teaching experience in multiple modalities within Accounting and Business. Experience with Big 4 audit or in education working with international universities.
Accountability/Dependability:
- Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules, including department meetings.
- Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
- Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support with students, faculty and administration.
- Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
- Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.
Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.
Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.
MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm
Salary : $62,360 - $116,405