Assistant or Associate Lecturer of Accounting at Texas A&M University - Central Texas in Killeen, Texas

Job Description:

Job TitleAssistant or Associate Lecturer of Accounting
AgencyTexas A&M University - Central Texas
DepartmentCollege of Business Administration
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationKilleen, Texas
Job TypeFaculty
Job Description

The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Texas A&M University-Central Texas (A&M-Central Texas) invites applications from highly effective educators to start in the fall of 2025 as an Assistant or Associate Lecturer of Accounting in the Accounting and Finance Department. Applicants would need at least five years of full-time teaching experience to be eligible for the rank of Associate Lecturer. This is an exciting time to join our faculty. COBA just received AACSB accreditation in the spring of 2023, we have a new, visionary President, and the university just released its next strategic plan in August. We also have a new accounting and finance lab that should open in the spring of 2025.

The faculty member will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in accounting as determined by department needs and individual qualifications. The teaching load will likely be five courses per term, depending on the number of different course preparations and qualifications. They will be delivered in various modalities, including face-to-face, entirely online, and/or multi-modal. The faculty member will be expected to perform the duties regularly expected of a faculty member, including, but not limited to, meeting their courses as scheduled, holding regular office hours per COBA policy, attending COBA and department meetings, and submitting syllabi and attendance verification on time. This position will also be expected to serve on departmental, college, and university committees and maintain at least Instructional Practitioner (IP) status as described in COBA's AACSB Faculty Qualifications policy.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. The department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Institutional Overview

Texas A&M University-Central Texas (A&M-Central Texas) became a stand-alone university on May 27, 2009, one of 11 universities within the Texas A&M University System. A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution offering the junior- and senior-level coursework needed to complete baccalaureate degrees and all coursework leading to the completion of graduate degrees, including master's and specialist programs. Depending on the program, the university provides flexible course schedules, including online, hybrid, evening, and weekend classes.

The beautiful new campus of A&M-Central Texas is located on 672 acres of land in Killeen, Texas. Situated in the heart of central Texas, Killeen has a city population of over 153,000, a metro population of 496,000, and a thriving economy fueled by Fort Cavazos, one of the largest military bases in the country. Killeen is approximately an hour north of Austin and is situated within the I-35 corridor, one of the fastest-growing trans-metropolitan regions in North America. This area is known for its low cost of living, friendly people, multiculturalism, and well-developed infrastructure. Killeen provides easy access to major metro areas of Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston.

The student population at A&M-Central Texas is unique and growing. The institution currently serves about 2,500 students. For more information about the university, please visit https://www.tamuct.edu/about/index.html.

About the College

The College of Business Administration (COBA) at A&M-Central Texas enrolls approximately 1,100 students across its three departments: Accounting and Finance, Computer Information Systems, and Management and Marketing. COBA offers undergraduate degrees in accounting, business, computer information systems, computer science, information technology, finance, human resource management, management, and marketing. In addition to the general MBA degree, COBA offers Master of Science (MS) degrees in accounting, information systems, and leadership for sustainability. COBA has approximately 35 faculty members and six full-time staff. The college is proud of its outstanding faculty, innovative curriculum, and collegial atmosphere. The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Earned master's degree in accounting or a closely related degree/area.

  
  


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  Must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Colleges (SACSCOC) credentialing standards, which is 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area taught or appropriate justification.

  
  


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  Successful candidates must demonstrate evidence of being an effective educator.

  
  


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  Would be classified as at least an Instructional Practitioner (IP) under COBA's AACSB faculty guidelines.

  
  


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  Hold a significant certification in the field, such as CPA, CMA, or CIA.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Certified Public Accountant

  
  


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  Significant practitioner experience in accounting positions.

  
  


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  Considerable experience in effective online instruction.

  
  


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  At least five years of full-time teaching experience.

  
  

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications for a regional, primarily teaching institution.

Hours: Variable faculty hours depending on teaching location, time, and/or course modality.

Work Location: This is not a fully remote position and selected candidate will be required to work on campus dependent on course assignment.

How to Apply

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, transcripts, and the contact information of three professional references or three letters of references when applying for this position.

Closing Date

The position will be open until filled. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be submitted by
November 15, 2024.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.