Faculty Position at Claflin University  

      
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JOB TITLE	Assistant /Associate Professor of Accounting School of Business/ Dept. of Business Administration
Claflin University	CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast.  The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs.  The institution also has nationally accredited programs:  the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs:  the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies.  The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries.  U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate.  The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.  Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities. Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	The School of Business invites applications for a faculty position in accounting. The selected individual will teach accounting courses, conduct research in his/her area of specialization, and write grants. Other responsibilities include student advisement and serving on the University/School of Business Committees.
QUALIFICATIONS	A doctorate in the appropriate discipline from an accredited institution is preferred. A CPA and Masters Degree will be considered. SALARY:  Commensurate with experience Closing Date:  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title:                Assistant /Associate Professor of Accounting (Extended Search) Department:                  School of Business/ Dept. of Business Administration Division:                       Academic Affairs Recruitment Pool:         Open to General Public Position Type:               Full-time, Tenure-track, Salaried/Faculty Posting Date:                March 17, 2008 Closing Date:                Open Until Filled Starting Date:                August 2008 Work Days:                  Monday – Friday Working Hours:            8:00 am - 5:00 pm
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	All of the following materials must be received before a candidate will be reviewed. A letter of application, current curriculum vitae, copy of resent research publication, three letters of recommendation regarding past teaching and research, and unofficial transcripts of all graduate work. Please address all correspondence to: Dr. Thomas W. Garsombke Chair, Faculty Selection Committee School of Business Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC, 29115 email:  tgarsombke@claflin.edu Office telephone:  (803) 535-5616

Please refer to our web site at: www.claflin.edu/careers/index.htm

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-2860

Equal Opportunity Employer