University of Connecticut, Department of Accounting
Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Accounting invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin fall semester 2012.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities for this position include teaching accounting at the undergraduate, masters or PhD levels, including mentoring of PhD students. The selected applicant will be expected to conduct high quality research published in leading journals, participate in prominent national and international academic conferences, and contribute to the department's outreach activities and programs.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1881, the University of Connecticut is a Carnegie Foundation Research University. Enrolling more than 23,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, UConn has 17 Schools and Colleges, including nationally recognized programs in business, dentistry, engineering, liberal arts, law and medicine. Connecticut's $1 billion investment in the University over the last decade has helped UConn earn a reputation as the top public institution of higher education in New England and has led to UConn's recognition as an innovative model for universities throughout the United States. For more information, visit http://www.uconn.edu and http://www.business.uconn.edu

For further information about the Accounting Department, please visit our website at: http://www.business.uconn.edu/accounting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants should have an earned doctorate in accounting by August 23, 2012; have excellent research skills; and a strong commitment to teaching and research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants with a research interest in empirical financial accounting.

The selected applicant will work at the University of Connecticut's main campus located in Storrs, and may have the opportunity to teach online. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please visit Husky Hire at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu to complete a curriculum vita online. Attach statements of research and of teaching interests, letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching ability and a research paper suitable for presentation at a workshop. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by January 31, 2012.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Inquiries other than applications can be directed to:

Dr. Mohamed E. Hussein Accounting Department Head University of Connecticut School of Business 2100 Hillside Road, Unit 1041A Storrs, CT 06269-1041

or via email to mohamed.hussein@uconn.edu. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. (Search # 2012240).