Professor of Accounting and Department Chair
POSITION TITLE:
COMPENSATION RANGE: 143,679.00 - 179,643.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
DEPARTMENT: Accounting Instruction
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/1/2025
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/16/2025.
Position Summary: The Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business, a leading business school in immersive learning and career preparation, seeks a highly qualified Associate or Full Professor who would also serve as Department Chair for our Accounting Department. Teaching specializations in audit, tax, and/or information systems are preferred, but applicants with other specializations are also encouraged to apply. Requirements include an enthusiastic commitment to accounting education and teaching excellence; demonstrated ability to publish in relevant academic, pedagogical, and/or practitioner journals; and experience in leadership positions in an academic setting. Candidates must qualify as a Scholarly Academic (SA) or Scholarly Practitioner (SP) according AACSB qualifications and instructionally current to be considered for this position. Demonstrated successful college-level teaching and effective leadership experience are required. Professional certification and demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with the accounting profession is desirable but not required. This position is contingent upon funding. Depending on the record of accomplishments, candidates may qualify for an endowed professorship (Allen McConnell Distinguished Chair of Research and Practice which provides a salary supplement). Note- The compensation package (i.e. base pay, and summer stipend, and Allen McConnell Distinguished Chair stipend) will be between $143,679 - 179,643. The total salary is contingent upon the extra stipend for the Allen McConnell Distinguished Chair and is commensurate with budget and experience. For full consideration, please submit your materials by February 16, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or DBA in accounting, or a Master's Degree in Taxation.
Preferred Qualifications: Research record and administrative experience as department chair and with the AACSB accreditation process. Professional credentials (e.g. CPA, CMA) and experience are desirable but not required.
With your application please provide resume, cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of references, reference letter 3 (optional).
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
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