Instructor or Assistant Professor - Accounting

expected to deliver experiential and applied learning to students. All course delivery and assessment data will be aligned and collected in accordance with the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) accreditation standards. Courses will be taught in face-to-face classrooms, hybrid environments, and via online delivery. Additionally, this professor will advise students regarding a variety of career goals and courses.

Example of Duties

Teaching:

• Teach 24 credits per academic year;
• Courses taught may be in the areas of introduction to accounting, intermediate and advanced accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, federal tax, non-profit accounting and internships as well as possibly other courses in the faculty members area of expertise;
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions;
• Prepare course materials and use appropriate teaching techniques which may include but are not limited to delivering lectures, leading discussions, and conducting experiential learning opportunities in face-to-face classes, hybrid environments, and online through Canvas;
• Deliver experiential and applied learning to students while incorporating the technology available on campus;
• Contribute to the development and revision of course content and instructional materials, textbook and equipment selection, and assessment strategies;
• Align all course delivery and collect assessment data in accordance with the International Accreditation Council for Business Education accreditation standards.
• Apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment;

Scholarship and Professional Activity:

• Remain current in areas of expertise through continual study and scholarship in discipline and through involvement in professional organizations;
• Provide assistance with curriculum development;

Service:

• Connect with local firms for internships and job placements,
• Advising Accounting Society,
• Participate in School, College, and University meetings, retreats, committees, and activities (open house, and/or student recruitment projects);
• Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the Faculty Handbook;

Advising:

• Advise students in the College of Business according to the Husson University Advising Manual;
• Work with students and employers in professional settings, internships, field placements, and similar work-related situations as needed;
• Employ University retention strategies;
• Maintain weekly office hours to meet with students regarding class work, course registration, program declaration and career preparation.

Qualifications

Masters degree (MBA or Masters in Accounting) or equivalent plus CPA or CMA and several years of industry experience required; Terminal degree (PhD, DBA) is desired; CPA or CMA is preferred.
Experience:
Demonstrated excellence in teaching with specific knowledge and ability to teach undergraduate courses in a variety of business topic areas.

• Knowledge and ability to teach face-to-face, in a hybrid environment or online.
• Industry experience required
• Ability to lead and strong communication skills
• Connections with local and Maine accounting firms preferred
• Mastery of appropriate computer operation skills.
• The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, creative, and engaging and have strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusive education.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Husson Universitys mission and to the highest ethical standards.

Supplemental Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their functions.

• Effectively communicate with students and other faculty
• Read and interpret with vision ability for close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to twenty-five pounds
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, kneel, and reach with the use of hands and arms
• Utilize telephone, email, and other university communications systems

Operate a computer, copier, printer, television, and projector

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