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Job Postings

Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting

Date Posted: July 20, 2023
Position Number: AS9918
Hiring Supervisor: Dean of College of Business and Information Technology
Job Type: Faculty
Employment Type: Full-Time

» Job Description

SUMMARY

The College of Business and Information Technology (CoBIT) is seeking a tenure-track faculty candidate in Accounting at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank, beginning Fall 2025.

JOB DUTIES

Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching and must have a strong desire for pedagogical and curricular innovation. Responsibilities include research, writing grant proposals, as well as teaching a diverse study body at the undergraduate and graduate level, academic advising, and providing service and outreach contributions to the college, university, and to the community.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES and QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting position will possess strong analytical skills and technical proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, and financial modeling tools. The candidate should have a proven research track record, industry experience, and demonstrated teaching excellence in both traditional and online formats. Experience in curriculum development, effective communication and collaboration skills, and project management abilities are essential. The ideal candidate should possess relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or CMA. They should demonstrate continuous learning, leadership potential, problem-solving skills, success in securing research funding and grants, and an understanding of ethical issues in accounting and finance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline is required. An ABD nearing completion of the degree will be considered. The successful candidate must have an academic degree that is qualified to teach at an AACSB-accredited institution.

ABOUT LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Lawrence Technological University is one of only 13 private, technological, comprehensive doctoral universities in the United States. Located in Southfield, Mich., LTU was founded in 1932 and offers more than 100 programs through its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences, as well as Specs@LTU as part of its growing Center for Professional Development. PayScale lists Lawrence Tech among the nation’s top 11 percent of universities for alumni salaries. Forbes and The Wall Street Journal rank LTU among the nation’s top 10 percent. U.S. News and World Report list it in the top tier of the best Midwest colleges. Students benefit from small class sizes and a real-world, hands-on, “theory and practice” education with an emphasis on leadership. Activities on Lawrence Tech’s 107-acre campus include more than 60 student organizations and NAIA varsity sports.

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) conducts pre-employment screening on initial candidates for all positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, license, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Lawrence Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

» How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following materials:

  • A letter of interest, including a statement of teaching and research philosophy
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three professional references

Please email complete applications to Donna Kress at dkress@ltu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.