Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Administration (Accounting and Finance)

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), Coleman College of Business (CCOB), seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track, teaching-intensive faculty position to begin August 2022. Expected teaching load is 4/4 per year (24 credit hours). Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor dependent upon academic credentials and experience.

A well-qualified candidate at a rank appropriate to the credentials of the applicant must be able to teach in more than one area of accounting and finance at both undergraduate and graduate level. 

Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching in a small university setting and the ability to work effectively with others in a collegial environment dedicated to student learning. The position also requires advising students, providing service to the college and community, assisting with program activities, and continuing professional growth and development.

Responsibilities:

1. Teach the assigned business courses, this includes lecture notes, presentation prep, exam questions prep, and syllabus prep.
2. Create and maintain an environment that is conducive to innovative teaching and active learning.
3. Maintain excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.
4. Develop, communicate, and fulfill effective course learning outcomes.
5. Teach courses utilizing no-cost course materials and Open Educational Resources (OERs).
6. Participate in and recommend curriculum development and evaluation assessment.
7. Provide educational support for students on an as-needed basis.
8. Assume other duties as assigned by the Dean. 
9. Represent/serve on university committees.
10. Facilitate student experiential learning. 

Relationships:

Position requires daily contact with faculty, staff, students, and community members in order to exchange information.  These relationships are maintained through e-mail, telephone, and person-to-person contact.

Requirements:

• Must have a Doctorate degree.
• Must have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the academic discipline to which you are applying.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, teaching and decision-making skills.
• Prior college teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience using CANVAS and/or other web-based learning platform preferred.
• Experience with Open Educational Resources (OERs). 

The University of Pikeville offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. UPIKE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, telemedicine, long-term disability, tuition waivers, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and HSA, FSA, & dependent care accounts. 

Important Notes: Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. 

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. 

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. Interested applicants should complete the online application by visiting http://jobs.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of their transcripts, a teaching philosophy statement, and the contact information for three to five professional references.

Please submit unofficial transcripts with application.