Assistant Professor of Accounting

Overview

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking a Assistant Professor of Accounting who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by openings for a full-time faculty position in the Byrum School of Business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
A full time teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester at the undergraduate level.
Student advising with participation in some summer advising expected.
Regular curriculum development/enhancement activities.
Participation in school meetings, committees, and recruiting activities.
Ongoing professional development activities.
Due to our experiential an integrative approach to undergraduate business education, this position requires the ability to:Teach in a team environment.
Manage classroom projects and student led teams.
Facilitate, mentor and coach students.
Help students develop key skills related to communication, teamwork and problem solving.
Assist students in developing career plans.
Link area of expertise to other areas of business.
Connect students with internship and employment opportunities.
Engage with industry partners.
University Expectations:Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University.
Adheres to Marian University’s policy and procedures.
Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors.
Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues.
Meets department productivity standards.
Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems.
Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals.
Adheres to the department budget.
Required Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ideal candidates would have a CPA and/or graduate degree in Accounting or related field and experience teaching courses in two or more of these areas: Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Auditing.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to collegiality and working in a team environment.
Essential Functions:

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a cover letter, a current resume, contact information for three professional references, and responses to the supplemental mission questions.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or signify can’t risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Posting Number: P141F

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith