Accounting Faculty

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Description Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please submit completed application, resume, cover letter, and transcripts.

Nature of Work:
Full‑time faculty in the Business Department with primary teaching emphasis in accounting. Such courses include Accounting Principles, Personal Income Tax, Corporate/Fiduciary Tax, Cost Management Accounting, Accounting Information Systems and related areas, as assigned by the Dean. The faculty member participates in the department and the institution’s communities of learners to foster a culture of inquiry, critical self‑reflection, evidence‑based decision‑making, and a learner‑centered environment.

General

Summary:

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College.

Contribute to students’ academic growth and development, which includes:

• Teaching:
  • Be knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and competent in the subject.
  • Maintain a conducive learning environment and respect each student.
  • Organize course content, objectives, and evaluation methods.
  • Deliver clear presentations and employ diverse teaching methods.
  • Engage students in lectures, discussions, labs, and online activities.
  • Integrate new methodologies and technology into instruction.
  • Maintain office hours and provide timely assessment of progress.
  • Ensure fairness in examinations and grading.
  • Participate in program assessment, catalog revisions, and new course development.
  • Keep current with curriculum updates and educational standards.
• Advising:
  • Know college policies and program requirements.
  • Help students plan programs of study.
  • Provide academic and career counseling.
  • Assist in enrollment management and student recruitment.
  • Maintain timely communication with advisees.
  • Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations.

• Professional Achievement:
  • Participate in academic organizations related to teaching.
  • Give scholarly and/or creative presentations, workshops, or performances.
  • Produce scholarly or creative materials such as research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews, or works of art.
  • Engage in professional development to enhance faculty performance.
  • Seek external funding through grants and contracts as appropriate.
  • Provide evidence of achievement within the field.
  • Demonstrate quality and originality of thought or work.
  • Commit to continued professional productivity.
• Professional Services outside teaching:
  • Participate in campus and community presentations.
  • Serve on discipline, department, and campus‑wide committees and initiatives.
  • Take an active role in accreditation activities.
  • Periodically evaluate and develop new courses consistent with institutional mission.
  • Sponsor student organizations and participate in student‑based activities.
  • Provide leadership in professional organizations and community citizenship.
  • Foster collegial relations with campus and the community.

Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Founded in 1911, Chadron State College (CSC) sits nestled against the northern slope of northwest Nebraska’s beautiful Pine Ridge. With its roots in teacher education, CSC has evolved into a comprehensive college offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through on-campus and online courses in a variety of fields of study. CSC takes pride in being financially and academically accessible to a student population of more than 2,200.

The College values diversity and inclusion in people and thought.

Chadron State College seeks to harness impactful experiences and outcomes for its students and recognizes that student engagement and learning is a primary component of its mission. While the College serves students from around the globe, CSC retains a special commitment to serve the residents and needs of Nebraska’s High Plains region through education, research, and public service programs. CSC has a significant cultural and economic component to its regional role, working creatively to ensure access to quality educational offerings.

A strong sense of community, resilience to adversity, and a practical…