Full-Time Faculty in Accounting – HigherEdJobs

Position Description 

We are looking for academics who are not only exceptional educators and researchers,
but who are also enthusiastic about addressing real-world challenges in Africa through their work. We particularly welcome candidates with
multidisciplinary backgrounds, as we believe that diverse academic perspectives enrich our teaching, research, and community
engagement.  Attributes the ideal candidate should possess include (but not limited to): A strong academic background, a demonstrated
track record of quality research, and a passion for teaching and mentoring students within a context-relevant framework. The successful
applicant will be expected to make significant contributions to the School’s research agenda; teach undergraduate, graduate and executive
courses; develop curricula for graduate programs; and actively engage in service activities that enhance both academic and professional
communities.

We invite applications for full-time faculty positions at the level of Assistant, Associate Professor, or Full
Professor, in the following field:

• Accounting: Courses to be taught include (but not limited to): Managerial
  Accounting, Tax, Auditing and Assurance, Financial Reporting, Forensic Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, and Public Sector
  Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching: 
  • Develop and teach courses at the
    undergraduate, graduate and executive program levels, utilizing a wide range of methodologies and approaches, informed by current research
    and industry developments; 
  • Delivering engaging, well-organized, and informative lectures or seminars to students;
  • Developing lectures, presentations, reading materials, assignments, and multimedia resources that effectively convey the subject matter
    both in person and online;
  • Assess and grade students’ work and examinations and provide constructive and timely feedback to
    students.
  • Observe office hours and have regular contact with students in order to provide support.
  • Effectively using
    learning management systems, multimedia tools, and other educational technologies to enhance instruction;
  • Effectively incorporate
    project-based learning and entrepreneurship in each class;
  • Supervise and mentor students’ internships and capstone projects.
• Research and Innovation: 
  • Conduct quality and impactful research, specifically focusing on innovative
    solutions addressing challenges and real-world problems in the African context;
  • Publish research findings in top-tier academic
    journals (targeting publications in outlets ranked FNEGE: 2/1, ABDC: A/A*, ABS 3/4/4*, FT-50) and contribute to the global academic
    community; 
  • Actively seek external funding for research and innovation projects; 
  • Engage in interdisciplinary
    research collaborations, both internally and externally;
  • Establish and nurture partnerships with industry and other academic
    institutions to facilitate research impact.
• Service: 
  • Contribute to curriculum development and academic
    program management, ensuring relevance to the African context; 
  • Actively participate in academic and administrative service
    for institution building;
  • Engage in service to both the local and broader communities.

Qualifications: 

• A Ph.D. or equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level and executive programs.
• A strong publication record in
  peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Ability to secure external funding.
• Commitment to academic service and community engagement.
• Native-like fluency in English.  
• Familiarity with
  the US-style of higher education. 

Experience: 

• Essential:  
  •  At
    least two years of teaching experience at university level in the African context.  
  •  Publications in ranked
    peer-reviewed journals in the area of specialization or closely related fields (at least 2 ABS Rank 3 or 4 ABS Rank 2 articles).
• Highly recommended:  
  •  International teaching experience and/or study or extended stay in an English-speaking
    country.  
• Desirable:  
  •  Practical experience in organizations or
    industry.  
  •  Professional certification(s) in the field of expertise.

Essential Skills
and Personal Qualities:   

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.  
• Commitment to high quality teaching and research.  
• Commitment to contribute to the growth and development of a young
  and innovative institution.  
• Basic computer literacy.  
• Willingness and ability to integrate
  educational technologies into teaching and course management.  
• Creativity and interest in developing learning
  materials.  

To ensure consideration:

Candidates should send the following documents
electronically to the Office of Human Resources at iugbhr@iugb.edu.ci:

1. A letter of application stating the candidate’s motivation for joining IUGB and
   qualifications. 
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae detailing courses taught, publications, and the names and contact
   information of at least two referees; 
3. Evidence of effective teaching, for example, copies of teaching evaluations; 
4. Official transcripts of graduate studies completed. 
5. Teaching philosophy.
6. Research statement.

Very
Important Notice:  Before submitting your application via email, be sure to include in the subject line the Vacancy Announcement
number: 

• BSS # 2025-01 for Accounting.