Tenure Track, Full Time Faculty - Accounting

Company: Point Loma Nazarene University
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

Tenure Track, Full Time Faculty - AccountingPLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship.Benefits:We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement matching. There also may be opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches and a robust wellness program.Salary:PLNU pays its faculty using a payscale based on experience and academic rank. Faculty salaries using this scale for a 2-semester appointment range from $69,630 to $113,916. The actual salary will be based on the experience, rank, and appointment term of the candidate selected to fill this position.The Fermanian School of Business (FSB) is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track teaching position in Accounting. The University is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching, committed to significant involvement with students both within and outside of the classroom, and interested in participating in the academic unit's service learning and/or undergraduate research programs. Responsibilities begin August 2024 and will include teaching a wide variety of courses in Accounting.Job Status: Full timeJob Description:Accounting faculty must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to effective undergraduate and graduate teaching. They are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students and do the following:

• Provide instruction in the area of undergraduate and graduate accounting in online and face-to-face modalities.
• Successful candidate will work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students (where possible).
• Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially.
• Participate in departmental activities and governance.
• Serve on university faculty committees/working groups and perform other normal faculty duties.
• Contribute to preparing students for their post-graduate career and finding who they are called to be.Required Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree with intent to pursue a Ph.D. or DBA.
  • Commitment to teaching excellence.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional activity and scholarship.
  • An active and maturing faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to PLNU as an intentional Christian community in the Wesleyan tradition. This includes living in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Ph.D. or DBA earned or in progress in accounting or a closely related area.
    • Teaching experience at the undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree completion via multiple modalities.
    • Evidence of effective teaching.
    • Practical business experience.Special Instructions:When beginning your application, be prepared to answer these questions and upload the following documents:
      • Curriculum Vitae
      • Cover Letter
      • Statement of Personal Faith
      • Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education
      • Provide names and contacts for 3 references, at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate).
      • Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed.At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God's love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.
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