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Department Summary:
The Department of Accounting is inviting applications for two non-tenure track (term)
faculty positions. We invite you to join our collaborative group of accomplished and innovative teaching and research focused accounting
faculty.
The accounting curriculum is designed to create a learning environment that is technology focused and encourages students
to interact with others in identifying and solving accounting and business problems. We offer an undergraduate major in Accounting and a
Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate designed for individuals with a non-accounting undergraduate degree who are seeking CPA
certification. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Accountancy degree with a concentration in data analytics and a PhD
in Business with a concentration in Accounting. Faculty also teach in the MBA and Executive MBA programs.
Duties &
Responsibilities:
The term instructor role supports the teaching and research mission of the department of accounting and of
the business school. Term instructors’ primary responsibilities are to teach graduate and undergraduate accounting courses and to support
the accounting department in service roles. The typical workload for a term instructor is 80% teaching and 20% service. Teaching
responsibilities for this role will be primarily in face-to-face classroom settings. In addition, this role requires facilitating
interactions between students and the accounting profession, the business community, and the community at large.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
A Masters degree in Accounting or Taxation or a masters
degree in a related business field accompanied by significant professional accounting work experience.Excellent oral and
written English language skillsEligibility for employment in the United States
Demonstrated ability to
work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all
backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
A doctoral degree with an accounting focus.
Professional work experience in an accounting or finance role.
An active CPA license or other active professional accounting certification(s)
Experience in teaching accounting
in a higher education or professional setting.Experience connecting with the business community to facilitate
interactions between faculty, students, and community stakeholders.
Salary Range: $125,000-130,000
Additional Information:
Application Process: Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching
statement, and the names and e-mail addresses of four references. Reference letters will be requested by the search committee only for the
short-listed candidates. Only complete applications that meet the required qualifications will be considered. Review of applications will
start immediately, and will continue until filled. For additional information, please contact search committee chair Roxanne Spindle at rspindle@vcu.edu
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted
up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee
discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
Virginia Commonwealth
University is an equal opportunity employer.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position:
No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Rank: Instructor
Tenure:
Ineligible
Months: 9 months
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Roxanne Spindle
Contact Email: rspindle@vcu.edu
