Professor of Practice / Lecturer in Accounting



Location:

New Orleans

Open Date:

Mar 26, 2024

Description:

The A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University is seeking applicants for a non-tenure system faculty position (Professor of Practice or Lecturer) in Accounting.  This person will be responsible for: i) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses across different modalities with a particular focus on experiential learning; ii) remaining current and relevant in their field through professional and/or scholarly engagement activities; iii) participating in service to the university and the business school. In addition, producing intellectual contributions is valued. 

This is a full-time appointment in the business school's Accounting area. The position starts July 1, 2024.  Salary, teaching load, and benefits are commensurate with other major research institutions.  Hiring for this position is subject to final budgetary approval by the university.

Candidates for Professor of Practice are expected to be either professionally qualified (i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field and a substantial record of recent professional experience) or academically qualified (i.e., Ph.D. in Accounting and actively engaged in scholarly and/or professional engagement activities). Candidates for Lecturer are expected to be professionally qualified (i.e., Master's Degree in Accounting or a related field and recent related professional experience.)  We seek collegial candidates with demonstrated excellence in communication skills or success in classroom teaching, experience with experiential learning, and the ability to build relationships with industry partners. Candidates must have the necessary knowledge and experience to teach Tax courses.  
 

Application materials should be submitted electronically through Interfolio and should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, examples of communication or teaching effectiveness, and at least two letters of recommendation. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed.

Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/persons with disabilities/veterans employer committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities or veterans. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.