Instructor/Senior Instructor I, Masters of Accounting (MAcc) Director - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
About the Job
Department: Lundquist College of Business, School of Accounting
Rank: Instructor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
September 3, 2024; position open until filled (updated)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with your online application, including names and contact information for at least three professional references, please upload:
• A letter of interest
• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching interests
• Evidence of teaching performance
The Lundquist College of Business is dedicated to the UO’s goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from individuals whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including those from historically marginalized and currently underrepresented communities in higher education.
Department Summary
The School of Accounting (SOA) is one of five academic units (finance, marketing, management, and operations and business analysis being the other four) that make up the Lundquist College of Business (Lundquist), which is one of nine colleges and schools within the University of Oregon (UO).
The mission of the SOA is threefold: to focus on high-quality education by providing excellent undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs; to advance scholarship through the production of basic research published in high-quality academic journals; and to make an important impact on the accounting and business communities in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Engagement with members of the accounting profession shapes our school. In accordance with our mission, we work to engage with accounting professionals regularly, which often translates to updates in our curriculum and programming. Through our advisory board, the Accounting Circle, and memberships in professional organizations such as the Oregon Society of CPAs, our faculty have frequent interactions with outside constituents working in the accounting profession, which provide opportunities for revisions to courses to better prepare our students. To glimpse some of the outcomes of alumni and donor investments in accounting education, please see our Prospectus, the school's annual magazine.
Position Summary
The School of Accounting at the Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon, is actively searching for a dedicated career faculty member at the rank of Instructor or Senior Instructor I. The successful candidate will contribute to our teaching excellence and will serve as the Director of the Masters of Accounting (MAcc) program
Commencement of employment could be as early as winter term (January 2025) but no later than September 16, 2025. This is a 9-month annual instructional contract with potential opportunities during the summer. The role of the director would be for an initial 3-year term, renewable upon mutual agreement.
If you join our faculty, you will deliver up to six (6) 10-week accounting courses, representing 60% of this role, where you will foster an engaging and innovative learning environment at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels. The balance of this position, 40%, is comprised of service in the role of MAcc Director.
As the MAcc Director, you will collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Director of the School of Accounting, the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs, and the Executive Director of Lundquist Admissions. You will be an integral part of recruitment efforts and will lead efforts to advise and support MAcc students throughout their academic journey.
You will directly contribute to, review, and oversee administrative and strategic initiatives including:
• oversight of the MAcc program, including admissions, curriculum review, and coordination of program events;
• working with Lundquist Advising to guide students’ course selection and collaborate with Mohr Career Services for student placement in jobs and internships;
• fundraising and donor relations;
• budget management;
• supervision of MAcc Graduate Employees; and
• fostering relationships with accounting firms and professionals.
Prospective candidates are invited to apply today to join our esteemed academic community, contributing to student success and the continued excellence of the MAcc program at the University of Oregon.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the rank of Instructor:
• Master's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• One (1) year of academic teaching experience in higher education or equivalent (such as designing and implementing training, short courses, or workshops).
• Experience with student services or the equivalent (such as assisting with recruitment/admissions, overseeing student clubs).
To qualify for the rank of Senior Instructor I, successful candidates must meet all the requirements of the Instructor rank plus six years of teaching courses related to business post receipt of degree.
Professional Competencies
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest, experience, and/or ability to promote cultural competency and/or diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
• PhD in Accounting.
• Experience in managing a program serving academic and business practitioners in accounting and/or finance.
• Experience teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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