Associate Professor of Accounting - Oklahoma Baptist University

OBU Mission StatementOBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.Expectations for all EmployeesOklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.Treat people with dignity and respect.Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.OverviewThe Paul Dickinson School of Business of Oklahoma Baptist University invites applicants for the tenure track position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting, responsible for teaching both introductory and advanced accounting courses in the standard undergraduate accounting curriculum. Depending on qualifications, development and teaching at the graduate level may also occur. The ability to teach in a secondary area such as finance or data analytics is desirable.The Paul Dickinson School of Business seeks to prepare innovative leaders with spiritual and moral values, purpose, imagination, and vision to move into the 21st century and the everchanging business world, all within the context of Oklahoma Baptist University's liberal arts curriculum.Essential FunctionsTeach accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levelsServe as academic advisor to students as assignedParticipate in recruitment activities of the Paul Dickinson School of Business; collaborate with the Chair, Dean, and Admissions in recruitment and retention activitiesOther DutiesServe on University committees as assignedAssist with the assessment process and accreditation reporting for the accounting majorProvide departmental duties as assignedWork collaboratively with colleagues, and activate professional networks to provide students with guided, real-world opportunitiesQualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredPossess and demonstrate strong pedagogy in accounting coursesAble to communicate clearly and effectivelyPossess and demonstrate strong interpersonal skillsAble to assess student ability and adjust teaching as appropriateAble and willing to advise and mentor studentsAble to relate to colleagues in the OBU community and serve as a representative to the professional community beyond OBUPossess commitment to pursue scholarly activityAble and willing to teach some online coursesProficient with personal computing software and hardwareProficient with classroom audio/visual equipmentAble to travel locally, regionally, and nationallyPossess the mobility and stamina required to walk about campus to visit various officesAble to transport moderately heavy items to offices and classroomsEducationPreferred:Ph.D.Required:Master's degree in accounting or MBA with CPAExperiencePreferred:Successful teaching experience at the university level and industry experienceSpecial RequirementsMust be a member of a local evangelical Christian church. *Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.OBU Benefits SummaryOBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee's base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few.Please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter.J-18808-Ljbffr