Departments: ACCT | ECON

Assistant Professor of Accountancy

The School of Accountancy is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor, effective fall semester 2010.  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing and maintaining a stream of quality research, and fulfilling professional and university service responsibilities of the School.  This is an academic-year appointment and offers competitive compensation, research support, and an attractive benefits program, depending on qualifications.  The School faculty includes 16 full-time faculty members and offers the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in accounting and supports the BBA and MBA programs of the Fogelman College. 

Candidates must have a doctorate in accounting (advanced ABDs will be considered if degree completion is imminent).  All areas of specialization will be considered.  A record of effective college teaching and scholarly publications is desired, although those with strong potential in these areas will be considered.       

Applications should include a cover letter outlining qualifications and interests, detailed curriculum vitae, research sample, unofficial transcripts, the names and contact information of three professional references, and be made at: http://workforum.memphis.edu.  Screening of applications begins November 20, 2009, and may continue until the position is filled.  Search Committee Chair is:
Dr. Carolyn Callahan, Distinguished Professor and Director, School of Accountancy, Fogelman College of Business & Economics, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN  38152-3120, (901) 678-4569, cmcllhan@memphis.edu. 

Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

The Department of Economics is seeking a visiting assistant professor, effective fall semester 2010, for a one-year appointment.  In addition to teaching undergraduate courses, the visitor may expect to instruct first-year graduate courses in mathematical statistics and econometrics.  Since the visitor may be teaching graduate courses, he or she is expected to have an active research agenda in the field of specialization.  The Department seeks candidates with a Ph.D. degree in economics (advanced ABDs may be considered if degree completion is imminent), competence in mathematical statistics and econometrics, and evidence of effective college teaching experience.  For information about the department please visit http://economics.memphis.edu. 

Applications should include a cover letter outlining qualifications and interests, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references and be made at http://workforum.memphis.edu.  Screening of applications begins November 16, 2009, and may continue until the position is filled.  Interviews will be conducted at the ASSA meetings.  Search Committee Chair is Dr. Albert Okunade, Department of Economics, Fogelman College of Business & Economics, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN  38152, (901) 678-2672, aokunade@memphis.edu

The University of Memphis, a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are urged to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.