Humboldt State University, School of Business
Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting August 2013 (JOB #7557)

Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state Humboldt State University's School of Business invites applications for an academic year tenure-track position in Accounting.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Rank and salary are dependent upon the appointee's qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Structure is available at: http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/Salary-Schedule.xls

Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package. Information about benefits plans can be found at: http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2007_Faculty-Unit%203.pdf

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Accounting or related field is required at the time of appointment. A successful dissertation defense by appointment date will satisfy this requirement. The successful candidate must demonstrate teaching effectiveness in financial accounting, auditing, and/or governmental and non-profit. An interest in finance and/or statistics courses is a plus.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following:
- Commitment and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
- Potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies;
- Ability and/or interest in teaching a broad range of courses; and
- Record of, or potential for, research and scholarly activity involving students.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- Experience and/or interest in sustainability;
- CPA, CIA, or international equivalent;
- Public accounting experience; and
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are teaching, research & scholarship with graduate and undergraduate students, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The School of Business supports approximately 500 business majors and an innovative one year MBA program. The School works collaboratively with the Office of Economic, Community & Business Development, one of California's six lead Small Business Development Centers, and various other business and economic development leaders in helping meet the region's business, economic, workforce development. For more information visit: http://www.humboldt.edu/biz

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Qualified candidates should submit electronically the following materials:
- Letter of application;
- Curriculum vita;
- An Application for Academic Employment: http://apptrkr.com/304602;
- All available student evaluations for last two years;
- Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
- Names and contact information of three professional references.

Submission of the application materials should be sent as a single PDF document, in the order listed above to: business-acc@humboldt.edu

In letter of application, please refer to Job #7557.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Please direct any other questions pertaining to this position, the School of Business, or Humboldt State University to:

Kate Lancaster, Search Committee Chair
School of Business
Humboldt State University
One Harpst Street
Arcata, California 95521-8299
business-acc@humboldt.edu
Phone (707) 826-5136

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than February 15, 2013. Early response is encouraged.

Evidence of required degree(s), certifications(s), or licenses(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. Finalists for this position are required to be fingerprinted through the Humboldt State University Police Department. Results of the fingerprint process must be received by the university prior to the candidate's appointment. The cost of fingerprinting is borne by the university.

The University is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX/ADA employer with a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications from women, members of all ethnic groups, veterans and people with disabilities. Humboldt State University employs only individuals authorized to work in the United States.