The Jones College of Business Department of Accounting at Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for the Joey A. Jacobs Chair of Excellence in Accounting. This position is at the associate or professor rank. Tenure upon appointment possible. The position begins August 1, 2018.

The chairholder is expected to be an accomplished leader in the accounting academic community. Through teaching, research and service to the community, the chairholder will attract national and international attention to MTSU . Applicants should provide evidence of scholarly excellence and impact.

The holder of the Joey A. Jacobs Chair of Excellence in Accounting will be expected to:
• Build partnerships with external constituents and foster a culture of engagement and interaction with the business and professional communities;
• Organize and provide seminars and workshops for the various audiences served by the accounting discipline;
• Publish research in high impact scholarly/practitioner journals (Journals ranked A* and A by the ABDC or with an ABS2015 score of 3 and above will provide evidence of high scholarly impact);
• Engage in innovative and effective teaching;
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Department, College, and the University to enhance research output; and
• Play a leading role in learned societies.

MTSU is a Carnegie Doctoral Research Intensive University with approximately 22,000 students located 35 miles southeast of Nashville. The university offers, through eight colleges and 38 academic departments, baccalaureate instruction in the liberal and fine arts, the sciences, education, business, media and entertainment, and a variety of other fields. Graduate programs are offered at the master's, specialist, and doctoral levels.

Middle Tennessee State University is a dynamic institution with a commitment to diversity, valuing excellence in teaching and fostering initiatives in research and public service. Murfreesboro offers a rich cultural and recreational life and easy access to a variety of attractions within the state and region.

The Jones College of Business offers an undergraduate degree in accounting and a Master of Accountancy degree. The Department of Accounting holds its own accreditation from AACSB .

Required Education
Doctorate in Accounting from an AACSB accredited institution or master's degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely related field along with exceptional professional experience in the practice of accounting.

Required Related Experience
Applicants holding a doctoral degree require a minimum of two (2) years professional experience in the practice of accounting.

Applicants holding a master's degree require a minimum of ten (10) years professional experience in the practice of accounting with senior-level leadership in accounting either in an accounting firm or a corporation.

Required License/Registration/Certification
Other Desirable
Applicants who provide evidence of previous accomplishments in the activities listed above will receive special consideration. In addition, research and/or experience in the healthcare industry would be an added bonus.

Applicants with CPA and/or other professional certifications will also receive special consideration.

Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Additionally, MTSU provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as several other optional benefit plans
• Retirement savings programs that include your choice of two plans as well as three deferred compensation savings plans
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Sick leave

Job Open Date 09/29/2017
Job Review Date for Optimal Consideration 11/06/2017
Is this position Grant Funded? No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to include a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests along with their curriculum vitae and cover letter.

If you need assistance in applying please contact Faculty Recruitment Specialist at 615-898-5128.

If you have position specific questions, please contact Dr. David Foote at David.Foote@mtsu.edu.

Additional Information
If selected for an on-campus interview, applicants should then request official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college degrees be sent directly to the academic department prior to the interview. In order to complete an employment agreement, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution must be provided. If transcripts are from a non-U.S. institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts both translated into English and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Likewise, you will be required to provide names and contact information for three recommenders (external to MTSU ) during your application to the posting. If you are approved for the candidate pool, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. The letters should be returned via the link provided in the solicitation of the recommendation and must be current and specific to the job posting. Letters of recommendation may not be provided from a general dossier.

Applications received by posted Review Date will receive full consideration. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU available at www.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pre-Employment Information
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track
Job Type Full Time
Academic Resources

Reference Letters

Reference Letters

Accept References Yes
Minimum Requests 3
Maximum Requests 5
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference 06/30/2018
Special Instructions to Reference Provider
Recommendation letters should be submitted via the uniquely assigned link and per the instructions included in the solicitation letter automatically generated if/when the recommendations are required. Generic letters stored on a third party site will not be accepted.

Letters should be addressed to:
Dr. David Foote
Associate Dean, College of Business

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a sexual offender or violent sexual offender as defined by T.C.A. 40-39-202?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • MTSU Jobs
   • State Office of Employment Services
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Friend/Employee
   • Other

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Research/Creative Activities

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Other Document 2

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