Quinlan School of Business, Assistant Professor in Accounting and Business Law, Tenure Track

The Department of Accounting and Business Law in the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2024.
Fields of Emphasis: All areas in accounting are welcome.

Responsibilities:
Quinlan tenure-track faculty engage in impactful teaching, high-quality research, service to the
profession, school, and share a strong commitment to and understanding of the University's mission.Applicants should have a strong research record or demonstrate potential for high quality research publications. Quinlan values high quality research, research that spans multiple disciplines and research that promotes the University's mission. Teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate level, with the expectation of teaching excellence. The initial teaching load is four undergraduate courses a year. A strong commitment to service and the accounting profession is also expected. For more information on the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, see:
https://www.luc.edu/quinlan/academics/undergraduatedegrees/bba/bbainaccounting/
https://www.luc.edu/quinlan/academics/undergraduatedegrees/bba/bbainaccountingandanalytics/
https://gpem.luc.edu/portal/abm?name=accountancyms

Candidates must have a minimum of an earned doctorate degree in accounting. Candidates must have earned their degree before the effective date of appointment. Professional accounting certification (e.g. CPA) is expected.

Candidates must have a minimum of an earned doctorate degree in accounting. Candidates must have earned their degree before the effective date of appointment. Professional accounting certification (e.g. CPA) is expected.

Application Deadline: The position is open until filled. Position starts in August 2025. The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately.

Interested applicants must register their application at www.careers.luc.edu, and include the following application materials:

1. A brief cover letter

2. A current Curriculum Vitae

3. A research statement

4. Recent publications or working papers

5. A teaching philosophy statement and teaching evaluations

6. A diversity statement based on the following prompt: How has your teaching, service, and research addressed issues of diversity and inclusion (if applicable), and how do you envision implementing future actions to demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion? (max. 300 words)

7. Three reference letters. Please include the names and contact information for three references prepared to address the candidate's professional qualifications for this position.

Norman Massel, Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair

Quinlan School of Business

Department of Accounting and Business Law

Loyola University Chicago

16 East Pearson, Suite 508

Chicago, IL 60611

Telephone: 773-710-7658

The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce, and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access, and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities.

LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring and retaining for our mission of a diverse academic environment. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. To gain a clearer understanding of LUC's mission, candidates should consult our website at https://www.luc.edu/strategicplan/. Applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.