University of Northern Colorado · 5 hours ago
Chair of the Accounting Department and the Allen McConnell Distinguished Chair
Greeley, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $189K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution dedicated to transforming students' lives through education. They are seeking a highly qualified associate or full professor to lead the Department of Accounting, focusing on teaching excellence, research, and maintaining AACSB accreditation.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leading the AACSB accreditation efforts in accounting
Managing personnel and processes
Overseeing budget and equipment/facilities
Making teaching and committee assignments
Managing course scheduling
Engaging actively with program advisory councils
Planning, evaluating, and developing programs
Fostering an environment of shared governance
Working collaboratively with the Dean in facilitating engagement with external stakeholders
Serving on the College’s Administrative Council
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or DBA in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution
Collegiate teaching experience required
Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time
Demonstrated ability to publish in relevant academic and/or practitioner journals
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with local, state, and regional accounting associations
Candidates must be scholarly academics and instructionally current to be considered for this position
Preferred
Research record and administrative experience as department chair and with the AACSB accreditation process
Professional credentials (e.g. CPA, CMA) and experience are desirable but not required
Applicants with teaching and research specializations in accounting, audit, tax, and/or information systems are preferred, but applicants with other specializations are also encouraged to apply
Prior experience as department chair and with the AACSB accreditation process is preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
A selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions
Sick leave
Tuition waiver benefits
Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%
Company
University of Northern Colorado
The University of Northern Colorado is a public baccalaureate and graduate research university six colleges.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
The Weld Trust
2023-08-14Grant· $0.31M
Leadership Team
Dale Pratt
Vice President for Finance & Administration and CFO
Dr. Tobias Guzmán
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
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