Instructor / Assistant Professor Accounting

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, term faculty position in the area of Accounting at the Instructor/Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2024. The individual hired for this position will have responsibilities in teaching and service. The individual will teach undergraduate core and elective courses in Accounting. Currently, the teaching load is eight sections (24 credits) per academic year. Typically, classes in LSBE are held in person. The individual will also be responsible for advising undergraduate students and working with a student organization, and is expected to engage in service activities with colleagues, the department, school, campus, community and professional organizations. Though no research expectations are associated with this position, funding is available for those interested in conducting scholarly research. We are a place-based institution and expect faculty to be present on campus and engage in person in the life of the school.

Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.  We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Qualifications
Required/Essential:  

• Applicants must have a Master’s degree (Master of Accounting or MBA or another equivalent graduate degree, including ABD status) with a curricular emphasis in Accounting, or a closely related field from a major accredited national or international university. 
• If the applicant has a Master’s degree and is not ABD or Ph.D., they must have relevant and significant work experience (3+ years) that demonstrates active involvement in the Accounting discipline since the time of the Master’s degree completion.
• Effective communication skills.
• Applicants must have experience teaching at least one university-level course as instructor or teaching assistant. Significant experience in either training or public speaking within an organizational setting can substitute for teaching experience. 
• Applicants must submit a CV about their full-time work experience and engagement in professional activities (e.g., attending business/professional events, participation in professional development activities, service on boards, or continuing education, etc.) to determine their eligibility to teach in the school’s accredited programs. Eligibility is met by achieving the minimum conditions for one of the four 2020 AACSB faculty qualifications [Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Instructional Practitioner (IP)] as defined by LSBE.

Preferred: 

• Five or more years of high level and relevant corporate work experience.
• Active or inactive CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license.
• Experience teaching Accounting courses at the college level to a diverse group of students.
• Active engagement with the business community.
• Proven track record to fulfill service responsibilities to students, colleagues, the department, school, campus, community and professional organizations.
• Proven track record of using a variety of teaching methods in a classroom. 
• Proven dedication to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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About the Department
The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is AACSB-International accredited and housed in a state-of-the-art building. Approximately 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in the school’s programs. There are 50+ full-time faculty members in four academic departments: Accounting and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management Studies, and Marketing. The School offers a Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and MBA degrees. Regional outreach is accomplished primarily through the Bureau of Business and Economic Research activities. 

Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, annually. As a popular tourist destination, Duluth is visited by 6.5 million people annually, accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Duluth is also the hub for healthcare with two of the largest healthcare systems in Northern Minnesota and is home to a thriving aviation industry.

Diversity
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression