Drexel University
Clarkson Chair Professor, Accounting LeBow

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The 14th largest private university in the nation, enrolling some 23,000 students, Drexel University comprises ten colleges and three schools, which serve both undergraduate and graduate students. Drexel University College of Medicine is the largest private medical school in the country and fourth largest overall. Drexel is ranked among the best National Universities in "America's Best Colleges" for 2011 by U.S. News & World Report and in the top 50 private research universities for the eight consecutive year. Drexel is also ranked second among national universities in the U.S. News list of "Up-and-Comers", along with schools most often cited by university administrators nationwide as making "the most promising and innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty, student life, campus, or facilities."

With more than 8,200 employees, Drexel is the fifth largest private-sector employer in Philadelphia and has a vibrant community of students, faculty and professional staff, and encourage the richness diversity brings to the workplace. Like its students, Drexel's employees are known for being passionate, entrepreneurial and innovative. They work hard, and enjoy striving to make the University top of its class. Known for its undergraduate co-operative education program, alternating six months' work with six months' study, Co-op offers a variety of educational and employment opportunities available to students in Europe, Asia and Latin America, along with its long-established ties to business and industry in the United States. One of only three true co-op programs in the U.S., Drexel's program is among the nations older, largest and most respected.

Drexel offers its employees a career focused and professional environment where they can learn, grow, and be challenged, independent of position, type or length of tenure with the University.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Drexel's LeBow College of Business is looking for the C.D. Clarkson Professorship in accounting to teach courses starting fall 2014. All areas of accounting interests will be considered for this position. Teaching requirement will include undergraduate and graduate level courses. Includes Research and Service requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate selected as the Clarkson Professor will be eligible for appointment to the rank of full, tenured professor. The holder of the Clarkson Professor is expected to strengthen and increase the visibility of the LeBow College of Business, and foster relationships between the LeBow and the Accounting profession. Successful candidates should hold a doctoral degree with an emphasis in accounting and be internationally recognized scholars with an outstanding record of research and evidence of teaching excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-A full time faculty member is required to teach at least 2 out of 4 quarters per year.
-Departmental assignments to be communicated by Department Head.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Drexel University offers an attractive benefits package including tuition remission, a generous retirement package with matching funds (up to 11 percent) and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals directly helping the University achieve its record growth and quality reputation."

Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment will be contingent upon the University's acceptance of the results of the background investigation.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is proactively committed to diversity and inclusion in all of its policies, practices and services. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the varied diversity and excellence of the academic community, and all of its complements.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply for this position, please apply online at: http://www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=77378 or visit http://www.drexeljobs.com and search for Clarkson Chair Professor, Accounting LeBow. The requisition number is 5462.

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