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FACULTY POSITION POSTING FORM

Rochester Institute of Technology, E. Philip Saunders College of Business, 107 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

Job Title/ Rank: Instructional Faculty/ Assistant or Associate

PC# 2069 IRC39299

Department: Accounting

Job Category: Faculty, Tenure Track

Starting Date: August, 2011

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

The E. Philip Saunders College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level in Accounting. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or D.B.A. from an AACSB-accredited institution or equivalent or must have achieved ABD status in such a program. Area is open, but preference will be given to candidates qualified to teach cost and/or managerial accounting. A secondary interest in financial accounting or auditing and systems is also helpful. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate accounting courses, publishing high-quality scholarly accounting research, and contributing to college and university service. Candidates for Associate Professor must have a proven record of success in teaching and publishing high-quality accounting research. Professional accounting or business experience and professional certification in accounting are also preferred, and a willingness to interact with the business community is highly desirable. The Saunders College values collegial individuals who are excellent communicators, innovative teachers, and active researchers. The College works closely with the business community, which offers many research and professional opportunities. The typical teaching schedule is two courses per quarter, six courses per academic year, and may be a mix of undergraduate or graduate. However, this teaching load will be appropriately translated when the school goes into semester system in 2013.

We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:

The E. Philip Saunders College of Business is served by 47 full-time faculty members who value collegiality and teamwork. The Saunders College is accredited by AACSB International and offers bachelors’ degrees in business administration with seven different majors. Graduate programs include an MBA-Accounting, two Executive MBA programs, and Master of Science programs in Finance, Innovation Management, and Management. The Saunders College is highly ranked by US News and World Report, Princeton Review, and Business Week. The College offers a wide collection of databases including WRDS, Compustat, CRSP, Eventus, and Audit Analytics, and provides excellent support for research and conference participation. The Albert J. Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship enhances entrepreneurship activities, including the RIT Venture Creations Incubator. The program for innovation and entrepreneurship was ranked as one of the most innovative programs in the world by Business Week.

RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's “Great Colleges to Work For” list for two consecutive years. RIT was cited in six different categories: Professional/Career Development Program, Compensation and Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b or 401k (retirement plan), Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.

Rochester, located in Monroe County, is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest city in New York State. Five additional counties are included in the Greater Rochester Region: Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne. The Greater Rochester region is inhabited by a little more than one million people

The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born. It is also home to the largest Deaf community per capita in the United States. Rochester is ranked 7th among the “10 Best Cities to Raise a Family” by Child Magazine. Places Rated Almanac ranked Rochester as the 6th “Best Places to Live in America” out of 379 metropolitan areas. Expansion Management Magazine ranked Rochester as number one among metropolitan areas having the best Quality of Life in the Nation. Essence magazine ranked it among the “Top 10 Cities for Black Families,” Rochester was twice named one of America’s Friendliest Cities by American Demographics magazine.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: Qualified candidates should hold a Ph.D. or D.B.A in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution or equivalent.

For rank of Assistant Professor, candidates who are ABD with expected completion by December 2011 may be considered. Those candidates must have strong research skills and potential for scholarly research as demonstrated by presentations in academic conferences or publications in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates should also have a demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively. For rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have a strong record of scholarly publications, significant evidence of teaching excellence, and a history of contributing to college and university service.

Applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching and have fluent communication skills in English.

PREFERRED: Completed Ph.D. or D.B.A in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution.

Expertise and teaching/research interest in cost and/or managerial accounting, with a secondary interest in financial accounting or auditing and systems.

Full-time professional work experience in accounting.

Relevant certification or licensure such as CPA, CMA, CFE, CIA, CISA, or others of this caliber.

Experience or demonstrated interest in working with the accounting and business community.

Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu. KEYWORD Search: IRC39299. Please submit your cover letter detailing your technical, teaching and scholarship qualifications and achievements; a vita; and the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:

Khondkar E. Karim, Chair, Accounting Faculty Search Committee

Rochester Institute of Technology

E. Philip Saunders College of Business

107 Lomb Memorial Drive

Rochester, NY 14623-5608