Professor - Accounting jobs in South Carolina

Description

Open Rank, Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Accounting at Columbia College

The Division of Business, Leadership and Communication at Columbia College invites applications for Lecturer (non-tenure track) or Assistant Professor in Accounting (tenure track) position beginning August 2023 with strong teaching focus in Accounting disciplines. The candidate is expected to teach financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, advanced accounting, auditing, taxation, accounting information systems and Business courses in our undergraduate and MBA programs. Previous experience in program management is also a plus.

Columbia College is a liberal arts college that is committed to creating a learning community that values diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates who will provide an inspiration to teaching, leadership, research, and who can build collaborative relationships in the college and profession.   

The Division of Business, Leadership and Communication at Columbia College offers a unique Business, Business Analytics, Accounting and Communication curriculum that gives students a strong academic foundation and the chance to gain industry experience in a program that both fuels their interests and leads to a profession. The Division of BLC offers B.S. in Accounting, Business Analytics, B.A. in Communication, and Community Organizational Leadership and a B.A. in Business Administration with concentrations in Sports Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management, as well as General Business. Additionally, the Division of BLC offers a one-year MBA program with a concentration in Health Administration and Strategic Management and Leadership and Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. The Division has grown significantly in recent years, the expansion of strategic relationships with local businesses and professional groups. Additionally, the Division of BLC is home to the Women's Business Center of South Carolina. 

This position is a nine month, full time, tenure track or non-tenure track appointment. The standard teaching load is twelve credit hours for each of the fall and spring semester.  The candidate must demonstrate ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities, and is expected to teach core courses and specialized courses in Accounting areas. The candidate is expected to have flexibility in class scheduling to meet the needs of the college. Faculty members are expected to participate in faculty governance and academic program activities, and to engage in service as well as professional development.

Columbia College offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned Master in Accounting or in relevant areas for Lecturer position or a Doctorate in Accounting or in relevant areas for Assistant Professor position, as well as CPA licensure. All required documents must be completed for the application to be reviewed. Columbia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications

To apply, a candidate must submit the following materials through the online submission portal (all in one pdf file with the exception of the cover letter, which may be uploaded as a separate document):

• A cover letter describing teaching interests and experiences
• An up-to date curriculum vitae/ resume
• A teaching statement that includes teaching philosophy and methodology
• Names and contact information for three references, and
• Copies of graduate transcripts. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for the initial application stage.

Review of completed applications will begin January 9, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to the Division Dean, Dr Ezaz Ahmed at eahmed@columbiasc.edu   

Columbia College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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