Assistant/Associate Professor, Accounting or Finance

Lynn University•Decatur, GA

About The Position

To teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Finance or Accounting. Essential duties and responsibilities Teach undergraduate and graduate courses Participate in the college's assessment program of student performance Timely response to student questions and concerns Timely submission of university reports and requirements, such as attendance, grades, and student progress reports Mentor undergraduate and graduate students Participate in university, college or department affairs Pursue an active research agenda Maintain regular office hours as required Support admissions events as necessary In some cases, serve as the academic coordinator for the degree program

Requirements

Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or some related teaching experience and/or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience
Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent and some teaching experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Candidates must have knowledge of electronic platforms, whether teaching on ground or online courses or be willing to learn and use in instructional delivery
Candidates must have an appreciation of different learning styles to incorporate into their instructional delivery
Candidates must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
For the teaching of graduate courses, the candidate must have a doctorate in the field of instruction or a doctorate in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the field of instruction.
All degrees must be from a regionally accredited university
Completed applications will be reviewed upon receipt for match to potential needs. Only completed applications will be reviewed, which must include a short cover letter, resume or CV with detailed academic credentials, three letters of reference, and copies of all college transcripts.
Before an applicant is approved to teach official transcripts will also be required.

Nice To Haves

Although not an absolute requirement, related professional experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
Participate in the college's assessment program of student performance
Timely response to student questions and concerns
Timely submission of university reports and requirements, such as attendance, grades, and student progress reports
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Participate in university, college or department affairs
Pursue an active research agenda
Maintain regular office hours as required
Support admissions events as necessary
Serve as the academic coordinator for the degree program