Assistant Professor of Accounting Lee Business School R0144340
Assistant Professor of Accounting Lee Business School R0144340
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Accounting Lee Business School R0144340.
Anticipated start date of July 1st of 2025
ROLE of the POSITION
This fulltime tenuretrack position involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels conducting significant research leading to highquality refereed publications and performing appropriate internal and external service activities.
Anticipated start date of July 1st of 2025
PROFILE of the COLLEGE
The Lee Business School which is accredited by the AACSB is home to approximately 85 faculty and 4000 students including 500 graduate students. The school offers ten bachelors degrees and seven masters degrees including a Master of Accounting and MBA programs.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT
The Department of Accounting is individually accredited by the AACSB and is one of 33 U.S. universities to be endorsed by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The department has 17 fulltime faculty members and offers both a bachelors and masters degree in accounting. Approximately 150 bachelors and 55 masters students graduate from UNLVs accounting programs each year. UNLVs accounting faculty members strive to be excellent teachers whose research targets the highestquality academic journals.
ABOUT the COMMUNITY
UNLV is located in the vibrant and growing city of Las Vegas a city that boasts one of the most connected airports in the world worldclass dining and entertainment premier athletic teams and events and is a destination city for millions of visitors each year. Many faculty members live in the bordering city of Henderson which is a thriving suburb noted for its masterplanned communities beautiful parks miles of jogging and bike trails and for having more sunshine than almost any other city in the United States. Las Vegas residents live close to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead and are within comfortable driving distance of Los Angeles San Diego Phoenix and southern Utah.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires adoctoral degreefrom an AACSBaccredited college or university. ABDs may be considered but credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. Additionally candidates must demonstrate the potential for excellence in both research and teaching as evidenced by a portfolio of highquality published and/or ongoing research and effective teaching evaluations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certification (e.g. CPA CMA CISA CIA) is strongly preferred. Our primary teaching needs are in accounting information systems and data analytics but we will also consider audit financial and managerial. Preference will also be given to those with a demonstrated focus on behavioral research (e.g. experimental qualitative) with the potential for publication in premier academic accounting journals.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. UNLV offers an attractive package of benefits that includes a generous statematched contribution 17.5 to a defined contribution retirement plan. Additionally Nevada does not have a state income tax and UNLV employees do not pay Social Security tax.
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off sick leave and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to visit UNLV Jobs to apply. Application packets must be submitted online and should include:
A cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Statement of research plans and teaching philosophy
A summary of teaching evaluations
Names and contact information of three professional references
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
This position will remain open until filled and full consideration will be given to materials submitted prior to September 30 2024.
Materials should be addressed to Dr. Jason L. Smith Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources ator .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0144340 in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoraldegreegranting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. and the corresponding implementation regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NVFrank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone:; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C.; Telephone:FAX:; TDD:; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Academic Faculty
YesFullTime Equivalent
100.0Required Attachment(s)
Qualified applicants are encouraged to visit UNLV Jobs to apply. Application packets must be submitted online and should include:
A cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Statement of research plans and teaching philosophy
A summary of teaching evaluations
Names and contact information of three professional references
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
