Assistant or Associate Professor in Accounting - Seidman College of Business
Grand Valley State University
Accounting & Finance
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Aug 8, 2024
Grand Valley State University School of Accounting in the Seidman College of Business invites applications for a faculty position beginning in Fall 2025. The open position is for an Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants are expected to have earned a Ph.D. or an appropriate terminal degree in accounting or a closely related field from an AACSB or equivalently accredited institution by August 2025 and be interested in teaching in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. All teaching interests in accounting will be considered, but there is a particular need to teach managerial or financial accounting. Salary is competitive. Visit our Web site at GVSU Careers for more information, additional requirements, a full description of the position, and details on how to apply. The Seidman College of Business, fully accredited by AACSB International, values and supports a blend of excellent teaching and scholarly productivity. The atmosphere at the Seidman College of Business is highly collegial, with opportunities for outstanding professional growth. The Grand Rapids community is a vibrant, exciting area with significant leisure time activities available. Candidates must be committed to GVSU’s vision of inclusion and equity.
Required Qualifications and Education
- Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree from an AACSB or equivalent accredited institution earned by August 2025. Current ABD candidates will be considered.
- Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness.
- Demonstrated potential for research consistent with the mission of the college.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications and Education
- Interest in integrating emerging technologies throughout the accounting curriculum.
- Interest in active and experiential learning.
- Expertise in teaching managerial or financial accounting.
Responsibilities
- The typical teaching load is nine credit hours per semester.
- Effective teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels (MSA, MST, MBA & EMBA), as well as providing service to the department, college, university, and community, is expected.
- Research and scholarship that meets AACSB standards are expected.
Minimum Starting Salary: $152,000; commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on the date of hire.
Department/Division
- For details about Seidman College of Business, visit www.gvsu.edu/seidman
- The School of Accounting has 20 full-time faculty and offers a highly collegial atmosphere with many opportunities for professional growth
Application Deadline: Applications will be considered immediately, and the posting may be closed at any time at the university's discretion. Preference will be given to applications received by August 31, 2024.
For more information about Seidman College of Business, see our website at www.gvsu.edu/seidman.
How to Apply:
Apply online at GVSU Careers to be considered; applicants must upload the following (in PDF format) to the online application (five documents or five MB maximum):
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial Ph.D. and/or terminal degree transcripts from the granting institution
- Teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence, if applicable, including teaching evaluations for all courses taught in the last two years with department/school comparisons (and any other evidence of teaching excellence)
- Research interests and sample of completed or in-progress research work
If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. You will also be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Lara Kessler (kessllar@gvsu.edu or 616-331-7260).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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