Instructor of Accounting
University of South Carolina Upstate
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Spartanburg, SC
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a positive, diverse, and empowering institution for motivated, success-minded students who want to be challenged academically, supported personally, and pushed to the boundaries of their potential in an opportunity-rich environment. Because the University of South Carolina Upstate is proud of its student body, we seek to attract a diverse applicant pool.
Be a Spartan!
The Johnson College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a dedicated and student-caring educator to join our faculty as a full-time (9 month), Non-Tenure Track Instructor in the Department of Economics. Finance and Accounting. This position will teach a variety of accounting courses; advise students; engage with industry and business communities; help the program achieve enrollment growth; and provide service to the program, college, and university. Ideally, this position will serve as a liaison between industry and the program while helping the program achieve enrollment growth. The candidate will help identify work-force gaps and inform JCBE programs to produce career-ready graduates.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university, a senior institution of the University of South Carolina and is among the fastest growing universities in the State. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked USC Upstate No. I among Top Public Regional Colleges in South Carolina, and No. 2 in the South. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the 1-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5.000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition. students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty. staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
The AACSB accredited Johnson College of Business and Economics currently awards a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Economics/Finance, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, and a Master of Science in Business Analytics. The College also offers minors in Business Administration, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Economics as well as a dual program with Landshut University in Germany. The Johnson College is located in a state-of-the-art 60,000 sq. ft. facility in downtown Spartanburg. The College of Business and Economics has approximately 600 undergraduate students from 18 states and 11 countries. For more information, visit https://www.uscupstate.edu/jcbe.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Accounting or Business from an AACSB accredited program with at least 18 graduate hours in accounting, or equivalent. Must have the ability to teach financial and managerial accounting; and must demonstrate a contribution to the College’s mission through service and business engagement. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and students. The ability to teach upper division courses in audit and/at tax, and online as well as traditional classes is desirable. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant senior level industry experience
- Some teaching experience at the university level
- The ability to teach upper division courses in audit and/or tax
- Online teaching experience
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also be require mandatory drug screenings.
Dr. Elizabeth Cole, Search Committee ChairDepartment of Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing Johnson College of Business and EconomicsUniversity of South Carolina Upstate160 East St. John StreetSpartanburg, SC 29306Email: [email protected]
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
For a complete job description and to apply, go to: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189125
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