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George Mason University
Tenure-Line Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting

The George Mason University School of Business invites applications and nominations for a Tenure-Line Accounting faculty position to begin Fall 2018. All ranks will be considered, and salary will be commensurate with experience and level. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities include:
- Publishing in premier business journals;
- Teaching courses offered by the Accounting Area in the graduate and undergraduate programs (teaching load is 4 or 3 courses per academic year depending on qualifications); and
- Service to the area, school and university.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned Doctorate (or is expected to achieve prior to their hire date) from an accredited institution in accounting;
- Candidates for the Associate Professor position must have an established record of excellence in research and teaching (such candidates may be considered for a tenured appointment, subject to school and university approval);
- Record of scholarly and professional accomplishments consistent with an appointment for the appropriate rank; and
- Collegiality and ability to work with other faculty members are critical.

ABOUT THE ACCOUNTING AREA: The Accounting Area has diverse research and teaching interests. We offer a vibrant, ambitious and collegial research and teaching community. Research is highly valued in the area and at the school. At present, there are 22 full-time faculty members in the area. The Accounting Area faculty has published in many of the premier accounting journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research, and Review of Accounting Studies, as well as other top journals.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: Dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, the School of Business educates future business leaders through world-class, innovative academic programs and strategic business partnerships. Ranked among the top 100 undergraduate business school programs and part-time M.B.A. programs by the U.S. News and World Report, the School of Business is accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Faculty are deeply engaged in the regional, national and international business communities; and their academic expertise combined with real-world experience provides a bridge in the classroom from academic theory to business practice.

ABOUT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY: George Mason University is the largest public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of approximately 35,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It is classified as an R1 research institution by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. Mason stands at the doorstep of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, with unmatched geographical access to a number of federal agencies and national laboratories. The northern Virginia business community includes a large number of Fortune 500 companies. In addition to its 677-acre main campus in Fairfax, Mason has campuses in Arlington and Prince William counties in Virginia, as well as an international campus in Songdo, Korea.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F142Az at http://jobs.gmu.edu; complete and submit the online application; and upload a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Candidates will be contacted directly should additional materials be required. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Posted: 25 Jul 2017