Assistant Professor of Accounting

The Loras College Division of Business Administration invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Accounting available August 2010.  Usual teaching load 21 hours/credits per academic year, and courses taught will depend on the candidate's areas of expertise and division and college needs.  Area of teaching specialization within accounting is open.  Member of the Division of Business Administration.  Teaching responsibilities within the business division and opportunities to teach general education and January term courses.  Committed to undergraduate teaching.  Advises students.  Actively participates in committee work on campus.  Engages in scholarly activities.  Builds relationships within the Loras community and with the external business and alumni communities. 

COMPENSATION.  Commensurate with qualifications, education and experience.  Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance, flexible spending plan, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, tuition remission program, membership at Wellness Center and Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool, free admission to many college events and free off-street parking.

DIVISION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.  The Division of Business Administration consists of 13 full-time faculty members and offers majors in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Computer Information Technology - Management, and Business, with minors in accounting, business, and CIT-Management, and a concentration in international business.

THE COLLEGE.  Founded in 1839, Loras College is a Catholic, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts institution that includes pre-professional and career preparation and is dedicated to high academic, ethical and moral standards.  The student body consists of approximately 1,600 students, over 90 percent of whom are full-time undergraduates. The college is a wireless, laptop campus and there will be opportunity for developing technology-rich, interdisciplinary courses for the general education curriculum.

THE COMMUNITY.  Loras College's 60 acre campus is located on one of Dubuque's highest bluffs, overlooking the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuque's population is approximately 60,000 and its nineteenth century architecture is woven into limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuque's unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities, and in addition, there are sporting events, shopping facilities, schools, and churches that are convenient to its residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer, cool spring and fall, and a winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry.

APPLICATION DEADLINE.   Until position is filled.  For more information contact: Accounting Faculty Search Committee, Karen Sturm at (563) 588-7405 or karen.sturm@loras.edu.

APPLICATION.  Must go to:  http://loras.iapplicants.com/ to apply.  Please upload:  your letter of application and curriculum vitae using the UPLOAD resume feature.  You will need to combine your documents into one document before uploading.  Additional materials may be requested at a later date.  Please contact the Loras College Human and Organizational Development (HOD) office at (563) 588-7110 if you have any questions.

AA/EOE.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Please visit Loras at:  http://www.loras.edu/ for additional information about Loras College.

CPA and masters degree in a business-related discipline required.  Relevant work experience and successful teaching experience preferred.  Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution desirable.  Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.  Ability to work in a team environment.  A strong commitment to diversity.  Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the College and respect the College's Catholic tradition. 

Must pass a detailed background check.