American Accounting Association
Associate Professor or Professor, School of Accountancy
American Accounting Association, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39400
Horne Endowed Professorship in AccountingSchool of AccountancyJob SummaryThe University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position in the School of Accountancy to begin in August 2025. The person hired for this position will hold the Horne Endowed Professorship in Accounting for excellence in accounting research. The position is based on the Hattiesburg campus (Hattiesburg, MS). We are a multi-site university; therefore, the candidate may be required to teach at the Gulf Park campus (Long Beach, MS) and/or teach online/hybrid courses using various forms of technology.
Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch
duties and responsibilities will include publishing in highly rated
accounting journals, providing leadership in elevating the research
profile of the School of Accountancy, and guiding and mentoring other
faculty in research.Duties
and responsibilities of this position include excellence in teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting and service to the School
of Accountancy, College of Business and Economic Development, university,
and the academy.Teaching
duties will be in our bachelor's in accounting, Master of Professional
Accountancy, and/or Master of Business Administration programs based on
need. All areas of teaching will be considered, but the need is greatest
in financial accounting. Classes may be on either campus (Hattiesburg or
Long Beach, MS), online, or hybrid.The
individual selected must demonstrate a collegial and team-oriented
approach to research, teaching, and service. School of Accountancy faculty
are actively engaged in scholarly, professional, and pedagogical research
to extend the knowledge boundaries of the accounting discipline while
maintaining currency in their academic/professional areas(s) of accounting
expertise and the School's curriculum. In addition to excelling in
research, the successful candidate must be devoted to teaching excellence
at the graduate and undergraduate levels and must demonstrate a commitment
to student success. All faculty are also required to be actively engaged
in our assurance of learning processes.The
School of Accountancy holds separate AACSB accreditation. All faculty in
the School are required to contribute to the maintenance of separate AACSB
accreditation.Performs
other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsAn
earned doctorate in accounting or other appropriate related field from an
AACSB accredited institution.A
record of consistent publishing in highly rated accounting journals.Meeting
the requirements of a scholarly academic in accounting for AACSB
accreditation purposes.Evidence
of excellence in collegiate teaching and institutional/professional
service is required.Having
earned tenure at an AACSB accredited institution.Preferred QualificationsPractice
experience in the field of accounting or taxation.Professional
certification (CPA, CMA, etc.).LocationThe position is based on the Hattiesburg campus (Hattiesburg, MS). We are a multi-site university; therefore, the candidate may be required to teach at the Gulf Park campus (Long Beach, MS) and/or teach online/hybrid courses using various forms of technology.The School of AccountancyThe School of Accountancy is separately accredited by AACSB and offers undergraduate and master degrees with an extensive network of alumni in local, state, and federal service. We serve accounting majors on both the Hattiesburg and the Gulf Park campuses. The Hattiesburg area has an estimated population of approximately 150,000 and is one of the fastest growing regions in the State of Mississippi.
The main campus is located in the culturally diverse and economically dynamic southern part of Mississippi about 65 miles from the Gulf Coast. Students, faculty and staff benefit from a climate that fosters year-round outdoor activities, and the quality of life is characterized by a reasonable cost of living coupled with easy access to major metropolitan areas such as New Orleans, LA; Mobile, AL; and Jackson, MS.
You can find further information on the School of Accountancy at https://www.usm.edu/accountancy/.About The University of Southern MississippiSince our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit
www.usm.edu .As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch
duties and responsibilities will include publishing in highly rated
accounting journals, providing leadership in elevating the research
profile of the School of Accountancy, and guiding and mentoring other
faculty in research.Duties
and responsibilities of this position include excellence in teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting and service to the School
of Accountancy, College of Business and Economic Development, university,
and the academy.Teaching
duties will be in our bachelor's in accounting, Master of Professional
Accountancy, and/or Master of Business Administration programs based on
need. All areas of teaching will be considered, but the need is greatest
in financial accounting. Classes may be on either campus (Hattiesburg or
Long Beach, MS), online, or hybrid.The
individual selected must demonstrate a collegial and team-oriented
approach to research, teaching, and service. School of Accountancy faculty
are actively engaged in scholarly, professional, and pedagogical research
to extend the knowledge boundaries of the accounting discipline while
maintaining currency in their academic/professional areas(s) of accounting
expertise and the School's curriculum. In addition to excelling in
research, the successful candidate must be devoted to teaching excellence
at the graduate and undergraduate levels and must demonstrate a commitment
to student success. All faculty are also required to be actively engaged
in our assurance of learning processes.The
School of Accountancy holds separate AACSB accreditation. All faculty in
the School are required to contribute to the maintenance of separate AACSB
accreditation.Performs
other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsAn
earned doctorate in accounting or other appropriate related field from an
AACSB accredited institution.A
record of consistent publishing in highly rated accounting journals.Meeting
the requirements of a scholarly academic in accounting for AACSB
accreditation purposes.Evidence
of excellence in collegiate teaching and institutional/professional
service is required.Having
earned tenure at an AACSB accredited institution.Preferred QualificationsPractice
experience in the field of accounting or taxation.Professional
certification (CPA, CMA, etc.).LocationThe position is based on the Hattiesburg campus (Hattiesburg, MS). We are a multi-site university; therefore, the candidate may be required to teach at the Gulf Park campus (Long Beach, MS) and/or teach online/hybrid courses using various forms of technology.The School of AccountancyThe School of Accountancy is separately accredited by AACSB and offers undergraduate and master degrees with an extensive network of alumni in local, state, and federal service. We serve accounting majors on both the Hattiesburg and the Gulf Park campuses. The Hattiesburg area has an estimated population of approximately 150,000 and is one of the fastest growing regions in the State of Mississippi.
The main campus is located in the culturally diverse and economically dynamic southern part of Mississippi about 65 miles from the Gulf Coast. Students, faculty and staff benefit from a climate that fosters year-round outdoor activities, and the quality of life is characterized by a reasonable cost of living coupled with easy access to major metropolitan areas such as New Orleans, LA; Mobile, AL; and Jackson, MS.
You can find further information on the School of Accountancy at https://www.usm.edu/accountancy/.About The University of Southern MississippiSince our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit
www.usm.edu .As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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