Job ID: 5100
Position Vacancy Announcement
Florida A&M
University’s School of Business and Industry, Department of Accounting, Finance and Business Law is pleased to announce the acceptance of
qualified applications for the Accounting Assistant Professor tenure-track vacancy.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to teach at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels and fully participate in all activities that support the School of Business and Industry (SBI)
Academic Programs and FAMU’s mission; Develop research within the Accounting, Finance and Business Law Department; Assist in the development
of courses, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, assist in securing research income and grants and make a significant
contribution to research, professional activities and policy development in the School of Business and Industry and the wider communities;
and, provide effective management of the Department of Accounting, Finance and Business Law resources, consistent with the strategic
direction and objectives of the School of Business and Industry.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Accounting
from an AACSB accredited institution. Applicants should also have an outstanding record of research achievement, strong performance in
university teaching, a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and a demonstrated ability to attract competitive research
funding.
Recommended Competencies
Work effectively and cooperatively with the School of Business and Industry’s stakeholders;
Ability to use
Canvas online course platform;
Have excellent written and oral communication skills;
Have excellent interpersonal skills;
Critical
thinking and problem solving competence;
Strong programming and cognitive attributes;
Ability to utilize the information gained from
Analytics to enhance teaching and delivery of quantitative and statistics courses; and,
Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing
with the needs, problems, and academic concerns of students.
Pay
Plan
This is a Faculty position.
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate is subject to a
pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college
transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of
employment.
Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for
employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your
identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.
Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits
employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the
Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages
18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to
provide documentation.
How To Apply
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must
include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self
Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records
law.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you
require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal
Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please
contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.
Other
Information
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain
individuals in research-related positions, FAMU is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening
include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is
affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or
Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to
faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions,
visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
These requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens or
U.S. permanent residents if the employment or training was/is through an agency of the U.S. Government. For more information on what
information must be provided and the screening process, please contact the Office of Research Integrity at ori@famu.edu.
