Assistant Professor of Accounting
Job Description
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Department
Pamplin School of Business Faculty
Division
Provost
Terms and Hours
Full Time Faculty on a 9-month academic year assignment
Salary Range
Annual salaries for the 2024-2025 academic year have not yet been determined. The 2023-2024 annual salary for a first-year Assistant Professor of Accounting is $136,393.
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, and retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of continuous full time employment. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)
Job Summary
The University of Portland located in Portland, Oregon, USA invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Accounting in the Pamplin School of Business to begin August 15, 2024.
The University of Portland is a primarily undergraduate institution comprising four professional schools and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), which houses our strong liberal arts Core Curriculum, required of all students. The University Core provides students in all disciplines a unifying set of experiences and promotes engagement with the Six Core Habits of Heart and Mind, which include “Global and Historical Consciousness” and “Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and the Common Good.”
The Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Business (PSOB) is accredited by the Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Our focus is to provide students with an innovative, challenging educational experience that goes beyond business fundamentals to develop leadership skills and knowledge as well as opportunities to connect with the business community through internship programs. At the Pamplin School of Business, we offer undergraduate majors in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and operations and technology management. Graduate programs include a master of business administration (MBA), a master of operations and technology management, a master of business administration in nonprofit management, and a master of finance. We also offer post-MBA certificates, including a business analytics certificate and more.
The University of Portland is a primarily undergraduate institution comprising four professional schools and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), which houses our strong liberal arts Core Curriculum, required of all students. The University Core provides students in all disciplines a unifying set of experiences and promotes engagement with the Six Core Habits of Heart and Mind, which include “Global and Historical Consciousness” and “Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and the Common Good.”
The Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Business (PSOB) is accredited by the Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Our focus is to provide students with an innovative, challenging educational experience that goes beyond business fundamentals to develop leadership skills and knowledge as well as opportunities to connect with the business community through internship programs. At the Pamplin School of Business, we offer undergraduate majors in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and operations and technology management. Graduate programs include a master of business administration (MBA), a master of operations and technology management, a master of business administration in nonprofit management, and a master of finance. We also offer post-MBA certificates, including a business analytics certificate and more.
We seek candidates qualified to teach a variety of undergraduate courses such as tax, intermediate accounting, data analytics, or auditing. Additionally, the ability to teach courses at the graduate-level for the master of business administration program is preferred. PSOB is committed to diversity, inclusion, and student-centered pedagogy, and we seek candidates who share those values.
Core Duties
University of Portland faculty teach, advise, conduct research, and serve the School and the University. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, including attention to evidence-based instructional practices, and the potential for productive research in the context of a primarily undergraduate teaching institution.
UP is regarded as a balanced institution and regards teaching as central to the mission of the University. The typical course load for this position is 3/3 (a total of six 3-credit courses per academic year. Faculty members are expected to:
UP is regarded as a balanced institution and regards teaching as central to the mission of the University. The typical course load for this position is 3/3 (a total of six 3-credit courses per academic year. Faculty members are expected to:
- Maintain a habit of research productivity in-line with AACSB Scholarly Academic Qualified (SA) standards.
- Advise undergraduate students and actively participate in the UP campus community.
- Contribute to PSOB and UP by serving on faculty committees as requested.
Education & Experience
- Required: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in accounting or a related discipline from an AACSB accredited institution.
- Candidates in the dissertation stage (ABD) of doctoral study are welcome to apply; however, in most cases it will be necessary for all degree requirements to be completed before the start of employment on August 15, 2024.
- Required: Record of continuing academic excellence in scholarship and teaching.
- Preferred: College-level teaching experience.
- Preferred: Professional experience in accounting.
Certifications & Licenses
- Preferred: Professional certification related to the accounting profession (e.g. CPA or CMA)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated effectiveness in inclusive and student-centered teaching.
- Strong orientation towards continued learning and applying learning in the teaching and research environment.
- Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly research that leads to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Evidence of a commitment to teaching and student mentoring.
- Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
- Demonstrated lived experience, knowledge, skills, and/or success in diversity, equity, and inclusion work within or transferable to higher education.
- Commitment to collegial collaboration (e.g., teaching, research, or service) both within the school and across the University.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle sensitive and personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.
- Occasionally: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally: ability to attend events and activities on or off campus.
- Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.
Working Condition
- Hours of employment: sometimes may require working flexible and/or longer hours, including nights and weekends, when necessitated by projects or class schedules.
- Stress from work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters.
Work Standards
- Respect for the University’s mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University’s mission statement states in relevant part: “we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world.” The University’s Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: “Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity.”
- The full Mission Statement is at: www.up.edu/about/mission.
- The full Statement of Inclusion is at: www.up.edu/disclosures/inclusion.
- Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University.
- Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F035-2023
Estimated Start Date
08/15/2024
Open Date
01/02/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
To apply, please complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following:
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Cover letter of application that addresses the position qualifications, your specific areas of expertise, and how you can support the University of Portland mission and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
- A brief statement (up to 3 pages) of your teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of how you have or would foster an inclusive learning environment for all students, especially those from diverse backgrounds;
- A brief (up to two pages) statement describing your research interests, plans, and scholarship;
- Names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks at a later stage of the hiring process.
Initial review of applications will begin on February 20, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Finalists may be asked to submit additional materials at a later date. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.
The University of Portland is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
A background investigation check is required before final hiring procedures can be completed for all faculty and staff positions.
Inquiries about the position can be made to the search committee co-chairs Professor Ellen Lippman at lippman@up.edu and Professor Jim Jurinski at jurinski@up.edu.
Inquiries about the position can be made to the search committee co-chairs Professor Ellen Lippman at lippman@up.edu and Professor Jim Jurinski at jurinski@up.edu.
For those requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: Applicants who have a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation regarding the application or hiring process should contact the University’s Human Resources Office at hr@up.edu or (503) 943-8484.
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