University of North Alabama

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The University of North Alabama (AACSB accredited) invites applications for a tenure-track Eminent Scholar faculty position with a rank of Associate Professor or Professor within the College of Business for the 2019 fall semester. Candidates must possess a doctorate from an accredited institution in one of the following disciplines: Accounting, Computer Information Systems/Computer Science/Information Technology, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods/Statistics, or a closely related field. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2019. The posting will remain open until filled.

The holder of this Eminent Scholar position will be one of three endowed chairs in the College of Business. The successful candidate appointed to this esteemed role will have a visible leadership role with broad autonomy and strong support in a truly strategic function where pivotal decisions made well will impact a fine institution prepared to recognize and reward success. Enjoy the autonomy to bring your best ideas and create the ideal model within an environment where you will be listened to, heard, and affirmed.

The review of candidates will focus on their research productivity, teaching effectiveness, involvement in university, college, and community service, and fit with the culture of our university, college, and department. Responsibilities include teaching in-class and online undergraduate and graduate courses, research and mentoring research, service to the profession, college, and university, and being an engaged leader and ambassador for the college.

The successful candidate will have evidence of effectiveness in the classroom and a record of producing publications necessary for the college to meet current AACSB International accreditation standards. Salaries are competitive with other AACSB accredited institutions.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu/postings/5095. Applications will only be accepted through this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and reference list at the time of application. Three letters of reference and transcripts are also required, but may be provided at a later date. Please see the special instructions to applicants section of the posting for details. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.