Assistant Professor of Business

sou; Oregon; Presencial; USD 68 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Southern Oregon University invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professors in Accounting. Responsibilities include teaching three accounting or related courses per term at undergraduate and graduate levels, both in-person and online.

Additional duties encompass advising, curriculum development, service to the department and university, and ongoing scholarly activity. The university offers competitive benefits and a supportive scholarly environment.

Qualificações

• Must have CPA certification and a Master's degree; several years of related accounting experience.
• Teaching experience in higher education is required or preferred.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly activity is expected.

Responsabilidades

• Teach three accounting or related courses per term at undergraduate and graduate levels, in-person and online.
• Advise students, participate in curriculum development, perform service to department/university, and engage in research.

Conhecimentos

CPA

Teaching experience

Scholarly activities

Formação académica

Master's in Accounting or related field

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: November 13, 2026

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: September 16, 2027

Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:

Job Family Group: Faculty

Division/Department: School of Business, Business

Compensation Range: $68,156 - $72,330 (Assistant Professor YIR 1-4) commensurate with experience in a comparable faculty appointment and according to the SOU faculty collective bargaining agreement

Faculty Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) Code anticipated: 52.03, Accounting and Related Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Appointment Basis: 9 month

Time Type: Full-time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable

This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes

Work Location Type: On Campus

Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

To view SOU's very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://hrs.sou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_010125.pdf

Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://hrs.sou.edu/working-at-sou/search-jobs/total-compensation-calculator/, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The School of Business and Economics at Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking candidates for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professors in Accounting.

Teaching responsibilities include three accounting or related business courses per term at the undergraduate and graduate levels both in-person and online.

Other responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, service to the department/university, research, professional affiliations as appropriate, and other responsibilities as assigned.

We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The start date is September 2027 and the position will be open until filled with priority deadline of November 13, 2026.

Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 250 graduate students. The surrounding area is known for cultural offerings such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Ashland International Film Festival, and the Britt Music Festival. The region is noted for its unparalleled biodiversity and the university lies in close proximity to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The Rogue Valley is renowned for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and biking.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Initial appointment at the rank of assistant professor requires a CPA, Master's in a related field, and 5 years of related experience in the field of Accounting
• Applicants should have at least one year of experience teaching in higher education
• Applicants should provide documented evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly activities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree in accounting or related field
• Prior teaching in higher education, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) or another relevant professional organization
• Experience teaching online courses

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• (100%) The primary responsibilities of all faculty members are: teaching, professional development, and service.
• Teaching encompasses normal instructional activities beyond the teaching of assigned courses such as academic advising, working with students outside of class, posting and maintaining appropriate off