JOB TITLE:  Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting

JOB CODE NUMBER:  320093

The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure that students meet high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status and with interests, experience and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies and distance education, as well as teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties. In addition, academic programs support our land grant designation by integrating instruction with research and community service. Appointees must be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; serve on the University’s committees; and contribute to the development of the University’s Vision 2012.

The Business Administration Division is seeking candidates who will teach a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate level in the following positions:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting: Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Accounting as well as teaching experience in a comparable higher education setting.  Candidates with an ABD with a definite completion date may be considered. Practical experience in the discipline is essential; evidence of successful teaching at the college level is preferred.  The ability to work with people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds is mandatory.  Other duties include University and division committee assignments,  student advisement, and research and scholarly activities.

Employment will begin on August 13, 2008.

Rank and compensation will be based on academic preparation, teaching and practical experience. Benefits include a generous TIAA/CREFF or Virgin Islands Government Retirement Plan, as well as a comprehensive group medical and dental insurance plan.

If applicable, economy airfare to St. Croix for the appointee and immediate family, and shipping allowance of up to $1,250 will be paid by the University upon presentation of receipts.

In order to be considered please submit a cover letter, application, curriculum vitae, transcripts from accredited institutions, and names, address, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:  Human Resources Department, University of the Virgin Islands, #2 John Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, V. I. 00802-9990 or email hrweb@uvi.edu with a copy to eesdail@uvi.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, please visit us online at http://hrweb.uvi.edu.