Visiting Teaching Fellow of Accounting
Job ID: 294047
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state’s designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction – among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university’s beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O’Connor, ’45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O’Connor’s former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville – Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia’s Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom<https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653> policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct<https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct>. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
The Visiting Teaching Fellow is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. This role addresses specific departmental needs, such as supporting enrollment growth, covering faculty sabbaticals, or launching new specialized curricula (e.g., Data Analytics or AI in Accounting).
The Visiting Teaching Fellow is housed in the Department of Accounting & Business Law, which serves all students in the College of Business & Technology through courses in accounting and business law. These courses support various academic programs, including the BAA in Accounting and Master of Accountancy (MACC). The visiting faculty member is expected to contribute to the department’s academic mission through scholarly research, provide service to the college and department, and maintain currency in their profession.
Responsibilities
Faculty-Teaching/Instructing –
The Visiting Teaching Fellow is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments. The primary mode of instruction within the department is through traditional face-to-face classes. All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.
Faculty – Scholarly Research –
Accounting faculty members are expected to conduct and publish scholarly research and develop within the profession in line with AACSB guidelines for maintaining status as a Scholarly Academic. Scholarly Research includes journal articles, proceedings, and paper presentations at professional meetings, which must:
* Be peer reviewed and publicly available
* Meet quality expectations
* Exhibit impact using measures approved by the College of Business & Technology
Other Intellectual Contributions include books and book chapters, non-peer reviewed publications such as invited journal publications, faculty research seminars, instructional software, and teaching cases with related instructional materials.
Faculty- Service to Institution –
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college, and university mission by providing service to the institution. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate service that directly impacts the quality of education provided to students and is related to a faculty member’s primary teaching duties, as well as service to the college and department as needed.
Faculty- Professional Development –
Faculty members are expected to remain intellectually active and maintain currency in their discipline.
Other Duties and Responsibilities –
Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to work collegially and effectively with all individuals.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Terminal degree in accounting from an accredited university and identify as a teacher-scholar committed to the public liberal arts. Doctoral student applicants in an All-but-Dissertation (ABD) status will be considered.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S.3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Hiring preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an understanding of Georgia College & State University’s mission and who are enthusiastic about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship. Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.
Other required qualifications include:
* Understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning
* Successful higher education teaching experience within the candidate’s area of specialization
* Strong communication skills
* A developing research agenda and a passion for working with and mentoring students
* A commitment to fostering academic excellence, rigor, and distinctiveness in public liberal arts and business education
Required Documents to Attach
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Transcripts
- List of References
- Teaching Philosophy
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.
Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
- Criminal Background Check
- Education Verification
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