POSITION: Assistant Professor of Accounting
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time, tenure track appointment beginning August 2010
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include a MBA/MA in accounting with CPA/CMA designations. Candidates with college teaching experience and /or holding a Ph.D. in accounting will be given preference.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be expected to teach an auditing course and other courses among the following: introductory financial and managerial accounting, intermediate accounting, advanced financial accounting, tax accounting, accounting information systems or advanced managerial accounting. The normal teaching load is 21-23 semester credit hours per academic year.
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/ECONOMICS/ACCOUNTING: The departments of economics, accounting and business management consists of four distinct majors: accounting, economics, international management, and business management. In collaboration with the math/computer science department, the department also offers interdisciplinary majors in management information systems and actuarial science. The department has nine full-time faculty: three in economics, two in accounting, and four in business management. Business management is the largest major in the department, and offers emphasis areas in five different fields: finance, marketing, business administration, business education, and business economics.
Central College is a residential liberal arts college guided by an ecumenical Christian tradition, serving over 1600 students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. The college maintains a long-standing commitment to international education with nationally recognized residential programs in nine locations: Paris, France; London, England; Colchester, England; Vienna, Austria; Granada, Spain; Leiden, The Netherlands; Bangor, Wales; Merida, The Yucatán, Mexico; and Hangzhou, China. More information is available at the Central College Abroad web site. Additional information about the college and community are available at Other Links.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should send a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts and contact information for three references to: Dr. Robert Franks, Interim Chief Academic Officer, Central College, 812 University Street, Pella, Iowa 50219. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 14, 2010. Email applications may not be considered. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.
Central College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to creating a diverse community. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
