Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Applications are invited for a non-tenure-track assistant professor position in the Moravian University School of Business and Economics in Fall 2024. Successful candidates will have both (1) a master's degree in an appropriate field (accounting, tax, or information systems) and (2) professional certification (CPA, CMA, or CISA). A law degree can be substituted for those candidates interested in teaching federal income taxation. The School has a strong interest in candidates who can teach a wide range of accounting courses in one or more of the following fields: federal income taxes, financial accounting, managerial accounting, and accounting information systems, including data analytics. For more information about the University, visit our website at https://www.moravian.edu.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach undergraduate courses in multiple modalities (on-site, online, hybrid) in accounting across multiple degree programs.
- Teach and/or oversee coursework in at least one of the following areas: financial accounting, federal income tax, managerial accounting and information systems.
- Supervise undergraduate student research.
- Participate in professional organizations and societies.
- Contribute to the institution's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.
- Actively participate in service to the University through academic advising, committee membership, and/or mentorship of student clubs and organizations.
The search will remain open until the position is filled; priority is given to candidates who can be available to start the Fall 2024 semester on August 26, 2024.
All positions are subject to budget availability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Either:
- M.B.A. in accounting, M.S. in accounting, or equivalent. A law degree will be considered for those who wish to teach federal income taxes.
- Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or CISA)
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach the following to their online application by clicking "Apply Now": (1) a letter of interest indicating candidate's approach to teaching; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching philosophy; (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (4) an official master's transcript. Please attach documents as a single PDF file. Qualified candidates should also arrange to have three (3) letters of recommendation sent to accountingsearch@moravian.edu
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If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Mark Koscinski, Senior Coordinator of the Accounting Program. Email: koscinskim@moravian.edu
Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for this position for a U.S. work visa.
At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues
DEI STATEMENT: Moravian University aspires to be a welcoming community that embraces and values the diversity of all members of the campus community. Learn more about the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Moravian University Together Toward Equity strategic initiatives here: https://www.moravian.edu/about/strategic-plan.
Moravian University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran/military status, disability status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal laws
In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including admission/employment, and does not tolerate such harassment or discrimination by or against any member of our campus community.
Employment inquiries should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu and admission inquiries to Admissions at admission@moravian.edu.
Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:
Becki Achey
Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator
1309 Main St. (Room 204)
(610) 625-7023
equalopportunity@moravian.edu
Mailing address:
Moravian University
1200 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:
Rebecca May
Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)
109 Johnston Hall
Moravian University
1200 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
(610) 625-7791
mayr@moravian.edu
Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
100 Penn Square East, Suite 515
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323
(215) 656-8541
ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov
Sex-based harassment and/or sex discrimination can be reported online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.
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