Thompson-Hill Chair of Excellence Professor and Director of the Crews School of Accountancy (CSOA)

The University of Memphis•Memphis, TN

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fogelman College of Business and Economics (FCBE) at the University of Memphis is seeking a nationally prominent leader in accountancy research and education for the Thompson-Hill Chair of Excellence Professor and Director of the Crews School of Accountancy (CSOA) position. This role involves guiding the School's academic reputation, research productivity, doctoral education, and external engagement. The Crews School of Accountancy is a dynamic unit within a Carnegie R1 research university, offering BBA, MS, and PhD degrees with full AACSB accreditation. The curriculum has been updated to align with evolving CPA licensure requirements. The University will utilize resources from the Thompson-Hill Chair of Excellence to support the recruitment of a scholar-leader with a strong record in research, doctoral mentorship, and academic leadership.

Requirements

An earned doctorate in accounting or a closely related discipline.
Tenure at the rank of Full Professor with a distinguished and sustained record of scholarly achievement and national visibility.
Demonstrated leadership ability in academic or professional settings.
Strong interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills.
Experience with, or familiarity with, AACSB accreditation standards and processes.
Credentials and accomplishments sufficient to warrant appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure upon hire at the University of Memphis.
Scholarly distinction, national or international prominence, and academic leadership consistent with expectations for a Chair of Excellence-supported appointment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the academic and administrative leader of the Crews School of Accountancy.
Develop and implement a strategic vision that advances the School's teaching, research, and service missions.
Faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and mentorship.
Strengthening and elevating the School's research profile.
Curriculum leadership across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Budgeting, scheduling, and administrative oversight.
Building strong relationships with the accounting profession and business community.
Advancing the School's visibility and reputation nationally and internationally.
Sustaining scholarly productivity as a Chair of Excellence.
Teach one course per semester.
Serve on the College's Executive Council.
Foster a culture of professionalism, collegiality, accountability, and mutual respect.
Build a high-functioning and collaborative academic environment.