Chair in Managerial Accounting, Eminent Scholar and Full Professor - Managerial Accounting

• Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.

• Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.

• Maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous improvement.

• Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and individual support to students.

• Utilizes the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively.

• Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum development and program advancement.

• Ensures curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.

• Establishes and maintains an active research program, including opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.

• Demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and grantsmanship.

• Engages in continued professional development and maintains professional skills appropriate to rank and field.

• Actively participates in departmental, college, and university committees and meetings.

• Contributes to community, institutional, and professional service in support of the University’s mission.

• Participates in faculty evaluation, student learning assessment, and required training activities.

• Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.

• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and excellence in all professional activities.

• Complies with University policies, procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Accounting or closely related field from an AACSB accredited program.
• Current rank of Full Professor, or a record of academic and professional achievement that meets the qualifications for appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• Experience teaching both Graduate and Undergraduate Accounting Courses.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship that includes publications in A level journals and is consistent with the rank of Eminent Scholar.

Preferred Qualifications:                 

• Practical industry experience is also desirable and valued.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).

• Understands how to use digital and interactive technologies to efficiently and effectively achieve specific learning goals.

• Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high-level questioning skills.

• Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.

• Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g., Face-to-face, synchronous online, or asynchronous online).

• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in developing and delivering instruction, resulting in improved student learning.

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.

• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations:
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to feedback and new ideas.

• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.

• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2027.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida’s Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials, including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU. Under Florida’s Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Statement of Research

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Five (5) Professional References

Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.