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Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting
Job Description
The Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance and Sports Business, within The Tapia College of Business (TCOB), is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time faculty position to teach Accounting courses at our main campus in St. Leo, Florida. The position is a 9-month contract that requires teaching 4 classes in both the Fall and Spring semesters, which can include both undergraduate and graduate courses. Travel to a center to teach an evening class or a Saturday class may be required.
An exceptional candidate possessing a doctorate degree with experience may be considered at the Associate level.
Job Description
Duties and Tasks:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate classes
- Teach traditional and non-traditional age students
- Teach both on-ground and online
- Stay current in field through research, certifications, and/or professional development
- Advise students
- Support program recruiting and retention efforts
- Support departmental and College initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson and/or Dean
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
- A Doctorate degree in Accounting, or a closely related field, from a regionally accredited institution with credentials to teach Accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate level per accreditation guidelines (minimum of 18 graduate semester credits in Accounting).
- A MBA (or Masters in Accounting) with an active CPA or CMA license and 5 years of experience will be considered.
Skills:
- Implement active learning strategies
- Utilize discipline-related computer programs
- Behave in keeping with Saint Leo University’s core values
Abilities:
- Communicate effectively
- Demonstrate professional development
- Interact and collaborate effectively with a diverse student and colleague community
- Willingness to take initiative and thrive in a dynamic environment
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge:
- The preferred candidate will possess the necessary graduate semester hours to also teach Finance (see Required Knowledge).
- CPA, CMA, or similar certification
- 2-3 years teaching experience
** Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your curriculum vitae, the following documents are required for consideration. Please be sure to check the email under which you applied for important instructions on completing the remaining steps, including uploading documents in the second step of the application packet process as follows:
- Cover Letter
- Values Statement - (500 words or less), should highlight how your philosophy and practices fit the Mission and Values of Saint Leo University. Please include how your administrative practice fit if applying for a faculty administrative position. The University Mission Statement and Values are available on the Saint Leo website under “about Saint Leo”.
- Teaching Philosophy - (500 words or less), should highlight how your teaching philosophy and practices fit the Mission and Values of Saint Leo University.
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation – All letters of recommendation should be professional references. If you do not have those documents at the time of application, please upload a text or word document stating, "Recommendations will be sent independently." Recommendation letters can be mailed to Academic Affairs at the address stated below
- Student Evaluations (six classes minimum) – Student evaluations from the last year (at least six classes, an even mix of graduate and undergraduate).
Transcripts:
All official transcripts must be requested from the universities and/or colleagues attended and/or certified transcript evaluations/translations from World Education Services (WES) to be sent to the attention of Veronica Mantegna by email to
faculty.transcripts@saintleo.edu
or hardcopy to the following address:ATTN: VERONICA MANTEGNA
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS – MC 2006
SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 6665
SAINT LEO, FLORIDA 33574
Full-time faculty positions are pending final budget approval prior to the start of the academic year
ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.
NOTICE:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
- FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
- Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
- Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Wellness Center
- Eligibility based on meeting required service period
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