Job Opportunities

WIDENER UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES A NON-TENURE TRACK OPENING FOR A SENIOR LECTURER OF ACCOUNTING IN THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN THE AREA OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION

Widener University’s School of Business Administration, which is accredited by AACSB- International, invites applications for a senior lecturer in Accounting starting in January of 2013.  This is a non-tenure track position that is renewable based on performance and student enrollment.  Candidate’s primary expertise should be in the areas of Financial Accounting (Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced) and Taxation.  Candidates will teach primarily at the undergraduate level and must hold a Bachelors degree in accounting and a Masters degree in Accounting, Taxation or Business Administration (with a concentration in Accounting or Taxation).  Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA) is highly desirable.  Previous collegiate teaching and recent work experience in accounting, auditing or tax is a plus.  Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching, service to the institution and profession, and maintaining currency in their field through professional development.  Research and publication in professional journals is desirable.

Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two reference letters, official transcripts and teaching evaluations (if  available) by March 31, 2012 to: Naydeen Marino, Secretary Department of Accounting & Information Management, School of Business Administration, Widener University, One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792.  Her email address is ncmarino@mail.widener.edu.  Professor Frank Lordi is the Chair of the Search Committee and he can be reached at 610-499-4308.  The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications in January 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.  To find out more about the University, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.  Widener University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages excellence through diversity.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.