Accounting, Assistant/Associate Professor
POSITION:
Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting, tenure-track position
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The faculty member will be responsible for teaching, research, and service to the University, College and Department. The normal teaching load will be 18 hours per calendar year. Candidates from all accounting disciplines may apply.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Accounting from an AACSB accredited school
- ABDs will be considered; but must provide strong evidence that the doctoral degree requirements will be completed by May 2010.
- Commitment to effective teaching
- A strong record of scholarly publication and teaching excellence is required for an appointment at the Associate Professor rank.
- Professional accounting certifications/licenses
- Professional experience in accounting is desirable
- Involvement in professional organizations
RANK AND SALARY:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
THE DEPARTMENT:
There are currently 15 fulltime faculty and approximately 325 students in the department. The department offers undergraduate degrees in accounting and computer information systems. The accounting program has separate AACSB International accounting accreditation.
THE UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY:
Please visit www.nicholls.edu/about for more information about the University and the community.
Nicholls State University is an EOE/AA/ADA employer. Women and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, current vita, and three reference letters to:
Michael Chiasson
Nicholls State University
Department of Accounting & Information Systems
P. O. Box 2015
Thibodaux, LA 70310
or
Shawn Mauldin, Dean of the College of Business, will be interviewing at the National AAA meeting in Anaheim, CA. Candidates interested in meeting with Dr. Mauldin are asked to please contact him prior to the meeting at Shawn.Mauldin@Nicholls.edu to set up an appointment.
CLOSING DATE:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Starting date is August 2009.