What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor | Accounting & Finance position at MISERICORDIA UNIVERS?
Misericordia University’s College of Business is currently accepting applications for a full-time non-tenure track position in Accounting & Finance for the 2023-2024 academic year. Misericordia University has undergraduate majors/specializations in accounting and certified financial planning, as well as other business finance courses at the undergraduate level. The MBA program has an accounting specialization and a finance core course. We anticipate significant growth to further develop new finance programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as financial, intermediate and advanced accounting, taxes, auditing, business financial management, and advanced courses in accounting and finance in the MBA program.
Qualified applicants will be academically qualified with a terminal degree or ABD preferred, master’s degree considered, and have teaching experience in accounting and/or finance. Professional experience in the field and industry certifications are highly desired (CPA, CFP, CFA, CMA). Applicants interested in engaging with and mentoring and advising students in the accounting and certified financial planning programs, as well as leading further development of finance programs at the university, are especially encouraged.
Misericordia University, celebrating its centennial in 2024 and founded by the Sisters of Mercy, offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees and is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 2 hours from New York City and Philadelphia. The university's approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service to others has resulted in its wide acclaim. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.
For confidential consideration, please submit 1) cover letter, 2) statement of teaching philosophy that includes how you incorporate diversity in your teaching and advising, 3) curriculum vitae/resume, and 4) three professional references with their e-mail and phone number by email to Leane Pace at lpace@misericordia.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 9, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.