Assistant or Associate Professor

Posting Number FAE1825 Advertised Title Assistant or Associate Professor Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 016462 Category Full-Time Faculty Department School of Accountancy Position Summary The Crews School of Accountancy invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor, effective fall semester 2025, pending available funding. Responsibilities include effectively teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, a stream of quality research, and fulfilling professional and university service responsibilities. The Crews School is an academically diverse, research-oriented group of 14 full-time faculty members offering degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels and is fully accredited by AACSB International. For more information about the Crews School, visit www.memphis.edu/accountancy. The College The Fogelman College of Business & Economics has become a leading business school in the Southeast. Globalization is a strategic emphasis of the College. Degree programs offered include the BBA, MA (Economics), MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and PhD. The academic programs of the College are fully accredited by AACSB International. The College serves over 3,500 students, with approximately 3,000 undergraduates, 525 master's students and 60 doctoral students. The highly qualified faculty is recognized for scholarship and publications in leading academic and professional journals. The University The University of Memphis is emerging as one of America's great metropolitan research universities. Founded in 1912, the University is a state, tax-assisted institution with an enrollment of more than 21,000 students. The University is one of two comprehensive doctoral-granting public institutions in Tennessee, offering a broad array of degree programs at all levels. The University has 24 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other Tennessee university, and five state-approved Centers of Excellence. The modern and beautifully landscaped campus is centrally located in an attractive residential area of east Memphis. For additional information about the University, visit the Web site at: http://www.memphis.edu. Collegiality "There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Memphis campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for differences that represents the Crews School of Accountancy'." The Community Located in southwestern Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi river, Memphis is one of the South's largest and most attractive cities. The population of Memphis is about 650,000, with over 1.3 million in the metropolitan area. Memphis is home to many nationally and internationally known companies, including four Fortune 500 companies: FedEx Corporation, AutoZone, International Paper, and ServiceMaster. Memphis is a major distribution center and has one of the world's busiest cargo airports. As a primary medical, education, communication, and transportation center, Memphis offers a full range of research opportunities and cultural experiences. The city, known worldwide for its musical heritage, has many fine restaurants, theaters, and museums, as well as one of the nation's largest urban park systems. Memphis has one of the lowest costs of living among metropolitan cities of 600,000 or more and enjoys a mild climate. Applications Application packages should include a cover letter outlining qualifications and interests, detailed curriculum vitae, research sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three (3) professional references, and be submitted online at: http://workforum.memphis.edu. The posting closes October 21, 2024. If you have questions, you are welcome to contact: Dr. James Lukawitz and Dr. Nirmalee Raddatz, Search Committee Co-Chairs Crews School of Accountancy Fogelman College of Business & Economics The University of Memphis Memphis, TN 38152-3120 Emails: jlukawtzmemphis.edu and nraddatzmemphis.edu Minimum Position Qualifications A Ph.D. in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution is required (advanced ABDs may be considered if degree completion is imminent). The preferred teaching and research interests are managerial accounting and forensic accounting, but all areas of accounting will be considered. Candidates must have either education or work experience that assures an understanding of how U.S. GAAP, tax law and/or auditing standards are applied in U.S. business operations. Effective college teaching experience and evidence of strong research potential are both required for the position. Professional certification is desired (CPA preferred). Special Conditions Posting Date Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants Application packages should include a cover letter outlining qualifications and interests, detailed curriculum vitae, research sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references, and be submitted online at: http://workforum.memphis.edu. The posting closes October 21, 2024. If you have questions, you are welcome to contact: Dr. James Lukawitz and Dr. Nirmalee Raddatz, Search Committee Co-Chairs Crews School of Accountancy Fogelman College of Business & Economics The University of Memphis Memphis, TN 38152-3120 Emails: jlukawtzmemphis.edu and nraddatzmemphis.edu Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)