March 19, 2003

TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.

SEARCH LIMITED TO CURRENT TTU EMPLOYEES ONLY

CHAIRPERSON – Department of Accounting and Business Law

Account #2-10126, Position # to be determined.

Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2003. 

Tennessee Technological University, Department of Accounting and Business Law, invites applications for the position of Department Chairperson to be filled at the rank of associate or full professor with tenure. The Department of Accounting and Business Law has 8 tenure-track Accounting Faculty and approximately 75 accounting graduates per year.  The Accounting Program has separate undergraduate and graduate AACSB accreditation.

QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in Accounting, or Business Administration with a major in Accounting, from an AACSB accredited school.  Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CIA) and relevant professional work experience in Accounting are highly desirable.  Scholarly and teaching achievements commensurate with the rank of associate or full professor; demonstrated administrative capabilities; ability to accommodate and coordinate the activities and views of faculty; and ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, staff, administration, and external parties are required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The chairperson is expected to (1) lead the faculty in determining curricular matters, in developing academic and scholarly standards, and in long-range planning; (2) serve as a communications channel between the faculty and administration; (3) develop and implement the budget for the department; (4) assist in the selection and evaluation of faculty; (5) foster the professional development of faculty; (6) coordinate the counseling and guidance of department majors; and (6) represent the department's views in the overall development of university curricula.  The chairperson is also expected to assume an active role in teaching, scholarly activity, and external relations.

SALARY:  Commensurate with education and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must submit a completed TTU faculty application form, a letter detailing abilities as related to position requirements, a statement of administrative philosophy, a complete curriculum vitae, and at least three (3) letters of reference to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Accounting and Business Law, P.O. Box 5024, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee 38505-0001.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: Screening of applications will begin April 21, 2003; position open until filled.

                       

Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, contact the Office of Human Resource Services, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.

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