Faculty-Accounting and Finance-College of Hospitality & Business

Johnson & Wales University•Providence, RI

About The Position

Faculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.

Requirements

Master of science or doctorate in accounting, finance or a related field of study, or MBA with 18 graduate or doctoral-level credits in accounting and/or finance or MBA with 15 graduate or doctoral-level credits in accounting and/or finance with seven or more years of work experience in accounting and/or finance
Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University.
Industry experience working in a broad range of accounting and finance areas such as financial reporting and analysis, managerial and cost accounting, auditing, taxation, hospitality accounting, capital budgeting, risk management, strategic financial planning, portfolio management, hospitality finance, revenue management and/or applied behavioral finance.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctoral degree in accounting, finance or a related field of study
Accounting and/or finance related license or certification
Teaching experience in higher education
Evidence of integrating technology into instruction, or using other emerging technologies
Ability to contribute through research, teaching, industry experience and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making
Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards
Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities
Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual
Performs other duties as assigned