Assistant/ Associate Professor of Accounting / Tenure Track

Assistant/ Associate Professor of Accounting / Tenure Track

Campus Title: Assistant / Associate Professor of Accounting
State Job Title: Assistant /Associate Professor
Department: Accounting and Finance
Job Code: HA3200
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding:
Bargaining Unit: MSCA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Tenure Track
Timeframe: Academic Year
Shift: TBD
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the chair of the Accounting and Finance Department
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $77,000 to $130,000 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)

The Department of Accounting and Finance at Westfield State University invites applications for a position in Accounting at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level with a beginning start date of September 2025. The successful applicant in this tenure track position will teach accounting courses at the undergraduate level and will also be expected to teach in the Master of Science in Accounting program. There are teaching needs in all areas, with specific needs in Auditing, Taxation, and Managerial Accounting.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:

• Westfield State University is proud to be a teaching university, where faculty are encouraged to develop innovative pedagogy for the classroom.
• The teaching load is 24 credits each year, typically 12 credits each semester.
• Candidates are expected to provide excellence in teaching across different modalities including face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes.
• In addition to the development and teaching of undergraduate courses, faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activity, which can take many different forms.
• Faculty provide academic advising and other support to students.
• Opportunities to advise student research are available and encouraged.
• Faculty are also expected to offer service to the department, University, and community.
• Opportunities for teaching summer courses exist.

The Department of Accounting and Finance at Westfield State University hosts BSc in Accounting, BSc in Finance as well as a one-year Master of Science in Accounting programs.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Accounting, or related field, with a total of at least 60 graduate credits, preferably from an AACSB accredited institution

or

• Doctoral degree in Accounting or related field, preferably from an AACSB accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Relevant professional certification (included, but not limited to, CPA, CMA, and CIA certifications) and relevant industry experience
• Prior experience and/or willingness to teach in the areas of Auditing, Taxation, and Managerial Accounting
• Professional experience in the areas of Auditing, Taxation, and/or Managerial Accounting
• Candidate must have the ability and be willing to develop linkages with the business community
• Active participation in professional organizations

Applicants demonstrating strong potential in these preferred qualifications will also be considered. Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and advising, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity. They should also have an ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, the ability to work collaboratively, evidence of scholarly activity, and a commitment to public higher education

Additional Information:
Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage .

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

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