Assistant Professor of Accounting - Wilkes University

Wilkes University invites applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting in the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. The Sidhu School emphasizes the growth of students as capable and authentic leaders, with attention to the advancement of their cognitive and emotional intelligence, and their ability to make decisions based on sound values.

The successful candidate will be able to teach traditional undergraduate, adult and graduate level courses in Accounting; teach auditing and accounting information systems as well as other courses currently offered by the Sidhu School; and work effectively as part of a collaborative team. The candidate should demonstrate authentic leadership and emotional intelligence; a strong understanding of learning and motivation; skills in the assessment, advising and mentoring of learners; and the ability to deal effectively with individual differences in ability, personality and interests.

A Doctorate Degree and professional experience in a related field is required. Professional accounting certification is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have prior experience teaching at the college level and a demonstrated commitment to scholarly activity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,400 students at the undergraduate level and over 2,000 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.

Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to the economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit www.Wilkes.edu and click "Jobs at Wilkes". Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and contact information for three references.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds.