Assistant Professor of Business

Southern Oregon University•Ashland, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Oregon University’s School of Business and Economics is hiring two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professors in Accounting. The anticipated start date is September 2027. The positions are renewable and based on campus. Teaching responsibilities include three accounting or related business courses per term at undergraduate and graduate levels, in person and online. Teaching assignments may also include First Year Experience, online or hybrid courses, classes at the Medford and Ashland campuses, and day, evening, or weekend courses. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, academic advising, working with students outside class, maintaining office hours, course and curriculum planning, professional development, service to the department and university, and scholarly or creative activity, including research. Faculty are also expected to maintain currency in their discipline and may contribute to professional organizations or other professionally related public service. Occasional off-site travel for professional development is required, and additional hours or adjusted hours may be needed for special assignments or emergency work. Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution with approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 250 graduate students. The university is in the Rogue Valley near cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The stated salary range is $68,156–$72,330 (Assistant Professor YIR 1–4), commensurate with comparable faculty experience and in accordance with the SOU faculty collective bargaining agreement. The positions are benefits-eligible, and the university offers comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Requirements

CPA credential.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Five years of related experience in accounting.
At least one year of teaching experience in higher education.
Documented evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly activities.
Demonstrated excellence in written, verbal, and technical communication, with high standards of personal integrity.
Ability to facilitate innovative, transformative curriculum and pedagogy.
Ability to communicate information clearly and understandably, verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated diplomacy and professionalism in handling sensitive interpersonal situations.
Ability to interpret and consistently apply complex policies and procedures, including where specific guidelines may not exist.
Ability to adapt to frequent policy and procedure changes and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and research skills, including gathering and evaluating information and developing reasoned conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to assess work operations proactively, anticipate problems, and develop and implement solutions.
Ability to independently analyze software functionality and design and document efficient work processes.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including prioritizing multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to collaborate with community and business leaders and donors to advance the institution’s mission and vision.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential work with sound judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to independently plan, organize, and perform work within broadly defined parameters.
Ability to work productively and accurately with attention to detail.
Proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and online systems, social media platforms, and Learning Management Systems.
Ability to foster communication and teamwork and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population and people from various cultural backgrounds.
Willingness to travel and attend occasional off-site training and professional development.
Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in accounting or a related field.
Experience advising and mentoring undergraduate or graduate students.
Membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) or another relevant professional organization.
Experience teaching online courses.

Responsibilities

Teach three accounting or related business courses per term at undergraduate and graduate levels, in person and online.
Provide academic advising and support students outside class, including maintaining appropriate office hours.
Plan courses and contribute to curriculum development.
Maintain currency in the discipline through professional development.
Participate in department and university service, including administrative, committee, student-support, and retention activities.
Participate in scholarly or creative activities, including formal research.
Contribute to professional organizations or other professionally related public service as appropriate.
Attend occasional off-site professional development and adjust work hours or work additional hours when required for special assignments or emergency work.