Assistant Professor of Accounting

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Accounting, Economics & Finance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Job Summary:

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate accounting courses, advise and mentor students, develop curriculum, and actively engage in scholarly research. Maintain professional knowledge, contribute to service activities in the department and college, and participate in ongoing professional development. Requires a doctorate (or master’s for certain positions), demonstrated teaching ability, research record, and strong communication skills. Professional certification (e.g., CPA) is preferred.

Work Performed: 

In a faculty position in accounting, the primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate accounting courses, developing and updating course materials, advising and mentoring students, and assessing student learning. The faculty member will also conduct research in the field of accounting, publish scholarly work, participate in departmental and university service such as committees and curriculum development, and stay current with changes in accounting standards and educational practices. Additionally, they may collaborate with industry and professional organizations to ensure coursework remains relevant and support student career development.

Necessary Qualifications:

Applicants for the accounting faculty position must hold a doctorate (PHD DBA) in accounting or a closely related field from an accredited institution; The candidate  should have demonstrated effectiveness in university-level teaching and a documented record of scholarly research or clear potential for research productivity in accounting or a related area. Strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to mentor students, and a commitment to foster diversity and inclusion are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certifications such as CPA or CMA, experience with accounting software and technology, previous university teaching experience, curriculum development expertise, and proficiency in online or hybrid instruction are strongly preferred.

Applicant Instructions:  

We require the following: 

• Letter of interest or cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)
• Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable
• Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.