Washington & Jefferson College invites applications for a tenure track position in accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in January 2024 /August 2024. We are seeking a dynamic accounting professional who can connect well with our undergraduate accounting and business majors to bring life to our accounting courses. As a part of your overall commitment to teaching excellence, you will be well-versed in the appropriate use of technology and ready to contribute to innovative curriculum development and delivery. You will be expected to develop strong relationships with colleagues, inspire and prepare students through your teaching, and demonstrate a high level of organization and communication ability. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Additional responsibilities include advising students, engaging in scholarship or other appropriate professional activities, remaining current in the field, and engaging in service to the department, college, and broader communities. We seek professionals who are thoughtful, creative, and nimble leaders who can add immediate value in the complex environment of private higher education.

About Our Department

The Department of Business at Washington & Jefferson College offers undergraduate majors and minors in business administration, accounting, and finance, as well as several focused minors and programs, in a liberal arts environment. Our faculty are an accomplished, diverse, and collegial group that includes both scholarly and professionally oriented academics. We value, nurture, and seek to extend our department's racial and gender diversity in our hiring and retention processes.

Qualifications

Professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.), and master's degree along with relevant professional experience. Preferred candidate will have an earned doctorate or ABO in Accounting or a related field.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching excellence. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. To upload more than one document on the application, please choose file then upload files until all documents are showing in the submitted documents area. Any questions about uploading documents may be directed to hr@washjeff.edu. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Lori Galley at lgalley@washjeff.edu. To maintain their confidentiality, recornmenders may send their letters of recommendation to hr@washjeff.edu. Review of application materials will begin November 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Diversity

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.