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Massey University, School of Accountancy, Massey Business School, Palmerston North
Dean's Chair (Professor) in Accountancy

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Massey University has an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. Our University is a single, unified institution comprising three differentiated campuses and distance delivery that positively impacts on the creative, economic, social, scientific, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The School of Accountancy is one of the largest business units in both Massey University and MBS, providing quality accounting and business law education and research. A small number of prestigious Dean' s Chairs are being created to help continue Massey Business School's journey to excellence in impactful research. The Dean's Chair (Professor) in Accountancy will be the first of its kind at Massey University, and in New Zealand.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a track record of research excellence and academic leadership, including publications in top accounting journals, membership on editorial boards of such journals, successful PhD supervision, academic programme development, external research funding and engagement with the accounting profession. While the emphasis in the role is research leadership, the successful candidate is expected to be an active contributor to the full range of activities in the School of Accountancy, including its teaching programmes, school administration, outreach to the community and profession, and contributions to the wider Massey Business School and University.

JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a permanent (tenured) Professorial appointment, with the position as Dean's Chair being an initial term of five years, after which time a further term may be available. The School offers strong support for research and a salary level that allows for a very comfortable lifestyle in New Zealand. This position is based at the University's original homebase, Manawatu campus in Palmerston North.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Further enquiries should be directed to: Preeti Mathew Verma, Staff Recruitment and HR Advisor, +64 9 2127037, p.m.verma@massey.ac.nz

Closing date: 31 August 2017
Reference number: A197-17CA

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For further information and to apply online, visit: http://massey-careers.massey.ac.nz

Posted: 13 Jun 2017