College Faculty - Assistant Professor of Accounting

Abilene Christian University • Abilene, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌ Faculty Position Information College Faculty position (non-tenure track); This position will teach undergraduate courses in Accounting for students in a residential program. Faculty members are expected to mentor students and accept departmental, college, and university service assignments. The Department of Accounting employs six full-time faculty members. The department offers residential undergraduate majors in Accounting, as well as a Master’s Degree in Accountancy. ACU’s College of Business Administration educates business and technology professionals for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. With AACSB and ABET secondary accreditation, the college offers eight undergraduate majors and a Master of Accountancy on the Abilene campus and partners with ACU-Dallas to deliver two undergraduate and two graduate online programs. The college includes four academic units (Accounting Department; Dukes School of Finance; Management Sciences Department; School of Information Technology and Computing) and two centers (Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy; Lytle Center for Faith and Leadership). ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire. Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Questions? Contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 325-674-2359.

Requirements

• Expertise in Tax and/or Audit required.
• College faculty applicants may apply with a minimum of a Master’s degree in an accounting-related field, and be CPA-certified
• A strong record of relevant professional and/or research experience, combined with a commitment to ongoing professional development
• proven college/university teaching experience, or show strong promise in teaching is expected.
• This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Nice To Haves

• a doctorate or terminal degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• teach undergraduate courses in Accounting for students in a residential program.
• mentor students
• accept departmental, college, and university service assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees