Department Summary
The Department of Accounting and Finance teaches in finance, accounting, and tax disciplines with a technology flavor and encourages cross-discipline research. It houses the MS in Accounting and MS in Taxation programs and an exciting new program, the Masters of Science in Finance, with a corporate finance focus. Centers of excellence include the Center for Banking and Financial Services, the Accounting Advancement Center, and the High Technology Tax Institute. Students pursue careers in public accounting, corporate accounting and finance, banking, investments, and accounting information systems, among other careers. For more information, please visit this link .
Brief Description of Duties
- Teach at the undergraduate level, demonstrating effective teaching and excellent student engagement. In addition to teaching during the designated class time, lecturers are responsible for maintaining weekly office hours; preparing a course syllabus and Canvas materials; and creating and evaluating student exams and assignments. Lecturer participation in faculty meetings and providing input on curriculum decisions is also desired. Positions start at the beginning of a semester and appointments may be renewed based on department need, funding, and performance.
- Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
- Offer and meet classes as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).
- Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity - including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation - through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
Required Qualifications
- MS or higher degree in Accounting, Taxation or Finance or an MBA with an emphasis in accounting or finance. Individuals with a BS or BSBA degree may be considered if they are a CPA with significant industry experience.
- Current knowledge of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:
- Professional experience in finance, accounting, or taxation.
- Professional designations such as Chartered Financial Analyst or Certified Public Accountant.
- Excellent teaching experience at the university level.
Compensation
Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. Anticipated starting salary: L-A / Range 2 - $5007 - $5675, L-B / Range 3 - $5925 - $7125, L-C / Range 4 - $6500 - $8982, L-D / Range 5 - $8184 - $9854. Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty -- part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- List of at least three (3) references
- Statement of Expertise, including professional experience and courses you are qualified to teach.
This is an open position with applications accepted continually.
Employment Conditions
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director.
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association.
San Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world - San Jose State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, San Jose State University is an essential contributor to the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status.
#J-18808-Ljbffr