Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Accounting, Simpson College
We are hiring a new colleague in Accounting. Simpson is a vibrant small college near Des Moines, with a new President who has a vision to link the campus to the metro area. Business is the largest department with the highest number of majors overall.
Date Posted
September 15, 2023
Type
Full time
Location
Indianola, IA
Assistant Professor of Accounting
The Department of Business Administration at Simpson College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track position in Accounting. This position begins August 2024. The candidate will have the opportunity to:
• Teach six courses (or a 3-3 load) including repeat sections of Intro to Accounting plus Intermediate Accounting I, Federal Tax, and a senior capstone. We prefer candidates who also could teach Data Analytics in Accounting.
• Contribute to the Simpson community and department through advising students, professional development in an interest area, and campus service.
Simpson is committed to innovative teaching, individual student attention, and educational access to prepare our graduates to lead lives of meaning and purpose. A candidate should be committed to cultural diversity and inclusive teaching practices. Simpson’s 3-week May Term gives instructors the opportunity to design and lead innovative courses, experiential learning, and travel abroad. The Business department offers several majors on our residential campus, and it also supports majors (including Accounting) delivered via Continuing, Graduate, and Online Education.
Qualifications Candidates with a Master’s or PhD in Accounting are preferred. Candidates with an MBA plus CPA and 18 graduate credits of Accounting will be considered. The department highly values professional experience in the field, which enhances excellent teaching and helps Simpson students make connections to internships and potential careers.
Application Instructions Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current vitae (with names of three references), and graduate transcripts (unofficial). The cover letter should highlight interest in and qualifications for this position, as well as any relevant teaching experience. Teaching evaluations and other evidence of potential for excellent teaching (trainings, workshops) may be submitted as well.
Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled. Applications received by November 3, 2023 will receive priority consideration.
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