The University of Olivet · 1 day ago
Faculty Accounting
Olivet, MI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$53K/yr - $57K/yrThe University of Olivet, a liberal arts institution, seeks an Assistant Professor of Accounting to join its growing business department. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate students, mentoring, engaging in scholarly activities, and supporting the university's mission through committee participation and curriculum development.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teach standard undergraduate courses in accounting and business
Instruct courses within the university’s general studies program
Advise and mentor students
Engage in scholarly activities
Support the university and its mission through departmental and university committee participation
Program and curriculum development
Other service
Qualification
Required
Earned doctorate in Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field is desired
MBA or graduate degree in accounting or business-related field required
business/industry experience preferred
Candidates must demonstrate successful teaching at the undergraduate level
Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to teaching and mentoring students in an inclusive, ethnically diverse environment
We seek candidates who are open to innovation and collaboration
Candidates must embrace Olivet's relationship-based approach to pedagogy
Candidates must embody commitment to inclusivity
Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating problem-based and solution-oriented approaches to teaching that center the perspectives of historically disadvantaged or underrepresented communities
Full-time faculty members teach 24 credit hours (or the equivalent) over the academic year
Institutional support provided for scholarly activities
The faculty member is expected to instruct standard undergraduate courses in accounting and business
Instruct courses within the university's general studies program
Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students
Engaging in scholarly activities
Supporting the university and its mission through departmental and university committee participation
Program and curriculum development
Other service
Preferred
Preference in hiring will be given to individuals who have an academic background and experience in accounting
Opportunities to teach at the graduate level as well as in our online degree completion program are possible
Starting Date: August 1, 2026 preferred; other start dates considered
Student evaluations (optional)
Company
The University of Olivet
View all open employment positions at www.Uolivet.edu/employment.
Founded in 1844
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Linda Logan PHD
Vice President Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
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