Accounting and Finance -istant ociate Professor

ResponsibilitiesYour CommitmentReporting to the Department Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of courses within the Accounting domain. S/he will evaluate student progress and manage the resources of the learning environment. The successful candidate will liaise with industry and other educational institutions; participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate, manage and control projects within the specified program area. Faculty members will keep course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the College and beyond.QualificationsEducation and Experience RequirementsFaculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria are provided below. Education:PhD and a Master's degrees in an Accounting or related field from an internationally recognized university with an undergraduate degree from an accredited university. Assistant Professor Experience A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a post-secondary, adult training or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience as an accountant or in a related field. A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high quality publications in leading journals. Excellent record of supervising high caliber research students. Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships within the profession and industry. Preferred Qualifications Professional Certification (e.g., CMA, CPA or ACCA) Diploma in Education (e.g. Post-secondary Education, Adult Education or Vocational Education) is preferred. 6+ years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline. Teaching experience in post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment. Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects. Proficient in Power BI: Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Power BI to extract, transform, and visualize data from various sources. Able to create interactive dashboards, reports, and data models to provide actionable insights. Associate Professor Experience A minimum of 8 years teaching experience in a post-secondary, adult training or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience as an accountant or in a related field. A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high quality publications in leading journals. Excellent record of supervising high caliber research students. Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry. Proficient in Power BI: Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Power BI to extract, transform, and visualize data from various sources. Able to create interactive dashboards, reports, and data models to provide actionable insights.Preferred Qualifications Professional Certification (e.g., CMA, CPA or ACCA). Diploma in Education (e.g. Post-secondary Education, Adult Education or Vocational Education) is preferred. 10+ years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline. Teaching experience in post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment. Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.Other Required Skills: Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST s mandate. Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments. These should incorporate contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context, and to develop the knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes identified in program outcomes. Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning. Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning. Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning. Effective oral and written communication skills. Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community. Ability to initiate applied research projects.