Assistant Professor - Accounting (Tenure Track) - 2 Positions

Assistant Professor - Accounting (Tenure Track) - 2 Positions

 

Job ID: 25535

Location: Medgar Evers College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

 

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-four units within the dynamic City University New York (CUNY) System. Named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education.

 

Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community, currently enrolling approximately 7,000 students in degree programs. Students represent 105 countries around the world. MEC students obtain Associate degrees in 8 fields, and Baccalaureate degrees in 18 fields. They are instructed by over 170 full-time dedicated faculty members who must maintain a portfolio of scholarship and research. To meet the needs of its students, the College offers courses and programs at various times, is growing their online program offerings, and in offsite locations. The College is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research.

 

The Accounting Department seeks to fill 2 tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in the Fall of 2023. The Assistant Professor performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. The candidate will share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. Responsibilities include student advisement, curriculum development and participation in department, school and college wide activities. The candidate is expected to pursue professional research and to participate in inter-departmental activities. Academic mentoring, new program initiatives, scholarly activities, and continued professional development are also required.

 

The mission of the Accounting Department is to emphasize excellence in accounting education based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts as well as to prepare students for careers in accounting; graduate and profession studies; entrepreneurship; and to serve in leadership roles in their careers and communities. The Department offers a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with a minor in Economics and Accounting single courses. The Department also prepares students to sit for the CPA Exam when they have completed 120 semester hours of course work.

 

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are encouraged to apply.

 

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Accounting and CPA license or a Ph.D. degree in Accounting or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

 

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

Assistant Professor: $75,465 - $86,645

 

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

 

Please submit Cover Letter, Resume/CV and three (3) Professional References including name and contact information.

 

CLOSING DATE

January 30, 2023

 

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.