Assistant Professor - Accountancy

Position # 00015762

University of North Dakota

The University of North Dakota College of Business and Public Administration (CoBPA) is seeking a 9-month tenure-track, Assistant Professor within the Department of Accountancy starting in Fall 2019.

The Department of Accountancy is a well-established program with the sixth oldest active chapter of Beta Alpha Psi. The department includes faculty in the accounting, business law, and information systems disciplines. Accounting degrees granted include bachelor of accountancy and master of accountancy degrees. Alumni of the department's undergraduate and graduate accounting programs include partners in public accounting firms, CFOs and CEOs of major corporations, and executives at distinguished non-profits. The department and college support research activity at the highest level. CoBPA is accredited by AACSB.

The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public research University established in 1883. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, UND has grown into a prominent scientific research university, classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. UND was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report, and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. Currently, the University boasts 200+ fields of study with nearly 15,000 students.

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 50,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Grand Forks boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, and annual events throughout the year. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America's Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.

Position Description, Duties, & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant Professor of Accountancy, with primary responsibilities in teaching, research, and service/outreach. As a member of the Department, the successful candidate will teach two courses in the departmental curriculum per semester, will develop a research program resulting in high quality academic publications, and participate in professional and Departmental/University outreach and service activities. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills and develop and maintain positive professional relationships with students, colleagues, and business professionals. This position aims to recruit an assistant professor of accountancy with the capacity to produce high quality research through expertise in data-driven research, especially that aligned with the Grand Challenges of the UND Strategic Plan. UND and the College value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in Accounting from an AACSB accredited program (ABD with expected completion prior to August 15, 2019 is acceptable), or a Ph.D. in a data analytics-related discipline from an institution with AACSB accredited programs (ABD with expected completion prior to August 15, 2019 is acceptable) and an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting.

Preferred Skills/Desirable Qualifications:

Research with publications and/or evidence of the potential to publish in high quality journals.
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, especially online and graduate level teaching.
Evidence of the potential to develop and teach data analytics courses for an accounting curriculum.
Professional certification(s) in accounting including CPA, CMA, and/or CISA.
Professional experience in accounting and/or data analytics.
Evidence of the potential to contribute to the UND Grand Challenges.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status on the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

This position is subject to a criminal history record check.

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North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability (less than one year old) from the Veterans' Administration.