Job Description
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting
Rank
Assistant or Associate Professor
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Business Administration
Department
Dept of Accounting
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/39278
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Cassy Henderson
Title
Associate Professor of Accounting
College of Business Administration
Department of Accounting
Sam Houston State University
P.O. Box 2056
Huntsville, Tx 77341-2056
Contact Phone
936-294-1258
Contact Email
cdh045@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Teach nine hours of accounting per semester; maintain office hours, meet with students as appropriate. Conduct research with publication in quality journals as the target; perform service to the University, college, and department as required by policy and as directed. Maintain a collegial atmosphere within the college and department; participate in assigned committee activities and maintain active contact with professional organizations.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting from an AACSB accredited University. ABDs in advanced stage of completion will be considered.
Experience Required for the Position
University level teaching experience desirable; professional accounting experience highly desirable.
Working knowledge of, and experience with US GAAP is required.
Other Requirements for the Position
CPA licensure from a US state or territory. Other professional certifications desirable.
Special Instructions Summary
Initial meetings will be held in the Interview Hall at the AAA Annual Meeting in Washington DC, from August 10 – August 13, 2024.
Sam Houston State University has approximately 20,000 students and is located in picturesque Huntsville, Texas, approximately 70 miles north of downtown Houston, with easy interstate highway access to Houston and Bush Intercontinental Airport. The College is AACSB accredited and has approximately 3,500 majors. The Department of Accounting has approximately 13 tenured/tenure-track faculty.
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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