Job description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Assistant Professor - Accounting
Posting Number
2022054FP
Position Information
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Classification Code
8003
RCW Exemption Criteria
10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number
F99957
CUPA Code
52.03 - Accounting & Related Services
FLSA
Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit
UFE
% Full Time
100
Salary / Wage Range
CUPA
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire will be $138,278.
Anticipated Start Date
09/16/2023
Term of Appointment
9 months per academic year, mid-September through mid-June
Location
Multiple work locations (main office located in the Catalyst Building in Spokane’s downtown University District, shared office at the EWU Cheney Campus).
County
Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check
Yes - Both
Department Information
Level 1 User with Access
Linda Moody
Responsible HR User
Britt Pirker
Responsible HR User Email address
bpirker@ewu.edu "inquiries only"
Posting Text
Job Summary
The School of Professional Accounting, in the College of Professional Programs at Eastern Washington University, invites applications for a
Tenure-track Assistant Professor for the School of Professional Accounting,
to begin mid-September 2023.
Eastern is a regional, comprehensive institution where excellent teaching must be supplemented with an appropriate research program. The primary teaching area for this position will be accounting in the undergraduate and graduate programs. An ongoing research program and committee service to the university, college, and department is required for tenure track appointments. Advising students is also required by this position.
Faculty offices may be in the Catalyst building, adjacent to downtown Spokane in the University District, or on the Cheney campus, but all faculty are expected to be available to teach at both locations. Additionally, the candidate selected for this position will be expected to teach online academic courses to a diverse college student body; experience with online teaching is preferred.
EWU is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Faculty offices may be in the Catalyst building, adjacent to downtown Spokane in the University District, or on the Cheney campus, but all faculty are expected to be available to teach at both locations. Additionally, the candidate selected for this position will be expected to teach online academic courses to a diverse college student body; experience with online teaching is preferred.
EWU is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
About the School of Professional Accounting
The School of Professional Accounting is located in the Catalyst Building in the downtown Spokane University District, and maintains an administrative presence in EWU’s primary campus in Cheney, Washington. The business programs are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International).
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
Please note: this recruitment will be closed to further applications as of Midnight Sunday, February 26, 2023.
The School of Professional Accounting is located in the Catalyst Building in the downtown Spokane University District, and maintains an administrative presence in EWU’s primary campus in Cheney, Washington. The business programs are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International).
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
Please note: this recruitment will be closed to further applications as of Midnight Sunday, February 26, 2023.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
Multiple work locations (main office located in the Catalyst Building in Spokane’s downtown University District, shared office at the EWU Cheney Campus).
The required start date for this position is
September 16, 2023. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than
September 16, 2023.
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link:
https://inside.ewu.edu/rcp/risk-management/covid19-protocols/.
Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link:
https://inside.ewu.edu/rcp/risk-management/covid19-protocols/.
Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). While we anticipate being open for in-person instruction for academic year 2023-24, should Washington State or university pandemic restrictions disallow for in-person instruction, then courses will be taught via online platforms, including Zoom and other technologies. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using these technologies.
Physical Demands
Essential Functions Analysis forms (“EFA”) describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Britt Pirker at bpirker@ewu.edu.
Pre-Placement Physical
No
Hearing Test
No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire
No
Protective Equipment
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or DBA in Accounting or closely related field from an Accredited University; ABD candidates close to degree completion will be considered; PhD completed by September 16, 2023 would result in a tenure track appointment for current academic year. Otherwise, lecturer appointment. Then if PhD completed after September 16th 2023 and before June 15th 2024 would result in tenure track position in the following year.
- An established record or potential of publishing research in peer-reviewed, academic journal in the field of accounting.
- The ability to meet SA faculty qualifications criteria per the AACSB accreditation standards and the Business Unit Policies and Procedures.
- Experience or ability to teach accounting classes.
- Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or DBA (including ABD) from an AACSB accredited program.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Professional accounting experience.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Work Schedule Type
Other
Work Schedule
Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill position’s responsibilities, which includes teaching day, night, and online classes. Additionally, appointments as Assistant Professor typically include up to 28 credits (7 classes in 3 quarters) of teaching across the academic year (mid-September through mid-June) however, depending on AACSB qualification status and departmental needs, teaching load might be up to 36 credits. Workload also includes work effort devoted to research and service.
Posting Date
12/31/2022
Open Until Further Notice
No
Closing Date
02/26/2023
Screening to Begin
02/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Candidates, please submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu . If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
Candidates, please submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu . If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below:
1. Cover letter: please describe how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Sample course syllabus.
4. Evidence: Attach evidence of effective teaching to include teaching evaluations if available for most recent two years. Student evaluations should not include the original evaluation materials but should be limited to 3rd party summaries.
5. Your teaching philosophy.
6. A copy of your research agenda.
7. List of Professional References: please include a list of at least three references including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you.
8. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that maybe different from your own. Please describe how you would apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
8. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that maybe different from your own. Please describe how you would apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
9. Additional optional links: if you have additional documents that serve as evidence of how you meet the qualifications, you may upload those items to the optional links labeled Other Document #1 and Other Document #2.
Note: Letters of Reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters at a future date, and/or to conduct reference calls to verify employment experience, and job-related skills and abilities. References are not contacted until candidates are notified, and the calls will focus on the reference contacts provided by the candidate. The search committee will not contact other parties for the purpose of obtaining an employment reference without first notifying the candidate(s).
Please note: this recruitment will be closed to further applications as of Midnight Sunday, February 26, 2023.
Job Duties
% of Time
100
Responsibility / Duty
A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidate’s appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, and service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
Teaching workload for Assistant Professors typically include:
- Teaching workload for Assistant Professors typically include up to 28 credits of teaching across the academic year (mid-September through mid-June) however, teaching load might be up to 36 credits, subject to department needs and AACSB qualification status.
Teaching includes the following additional responsibilities as defined in the Eastern Washington University Collective Bargaining Agreement (
CBA
) 7.8.2(a) Teaching.
- All faculty are expected to be current in their field or discipline and maintain methods of professional practice or performance.
- Each faculty member is responsible for meeting all scheduled classes.
- Each faculty member is also responsible for planning, organizing and informing students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales.
- Faculty are required to provide textbook and other course material adoption information to the EWU bookstore on the timeline established by the bookstore under the authority of RCW 28B.10.590. Faculty are responsible for scheduling and attending office hours to meet the needs of students as identified in department plans.
- They are also responsible for turning in grades according to the deadline established by the registrar’s office.
- Tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to advise students who are declared majors in their department on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities in their disciplines.
Additional Responsibilities/Duties
- Contribute to program, college, and university committees.
- Participate in the leadership of local, state, and regional professional organizations.
- Collect, retain, and disseminate course and program data for accrediting bodies and to maintain professional standards.
- Collaborate with colleagues in utilization of creativity and best practice knowledge in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student supervision.
- Pursue productive research, scholarship and/or creative activities, including professional activities leading to publication, performance, and/or formal presentation in the field.
- Pursue research funding through grant development.
- Mentor student portfolio development.
- Collaborate with colleagues in utilization of creativity and best practice knowledge in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student supervision.
- Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
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