Assistant Professor of Accounting in Russellville, Arkansas at Arkansas Tech University (AR)

The Lemoyne Smith School of Business at Arkansas Tech University (ATU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Accounting, beginning August 2027. The position is primarily at the Assistant Professor level; however, consideration will also be given to candidates qualified for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level. This position requires a regular on-campus presence at Arkansas Tech University's Russellville, Arkansas, campus.

Arkansas Tech University's School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), reflecting its commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and high-quality business education. The School offers undergraduate programs in Accounting, Business Data Analytics, Finance, Health Information Management, Management, and Marketing, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service activities within the School of Business. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and student success. The position also provides opportunities to engage with colleagues, students, and industry partners in support of the School's academic mission.

- Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Business.

- Engage students in high-impact learning practices.

- Effectively advise and mentor students at the undergraduate level.

- Develop a sustainable research program.

- Provide impactful service to the School of Business, ATU, Russellville, and the state of Arkansas.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head and/or Dean.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Has the following from a regionally accredited university: Ph. D. or DBA in Accounting. ABD students who will graduate no later than August 15, 2027, are also welcome to apply.

- Relevant teaching experience in accounting courses with evidence of teaching effectiveness.

- Ability to develop a sustainable research program that provides meaningful knowledge that can be used to enhance our undergraduate and graduate programs.

- Excellent Communication Skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution and program.

- Professional accounting certifications (e.g., CPA).

- Evidence of teaching excellence at the university level and commitment to continuous improvement in teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduate and graduate students.

- Experience with online instruction.

- Record of scholarly activity and strong research interests in accounting and/or recent professional experience in accounting or taxation.

- Evidence of engagement with undergraduate or graduate students in student organizations, projects, research, or other experiential learning activities.

- Evidence of applying emerging technologies, accounting information systems, or data analytics in professional practice, scholarly activities, curriculum development, student projects, consulting engagements, or other substantive settings.

- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, coordinating, or assessing high-impact practices (e.g., internships, service learning, undergraduate research, learning communities, first-year experiences, capstone projects, study abroad, peer mentoring).

- Demonstrated experience developing durable skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, leadership, or adaptability.

- Experience with AACSB standards and accreditation processes.

- Commitment to creating and fostering industry relationships.
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