The College of Business at Colorado State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Accounting. All ranks will be considered; candidates presently at Associate rank or above must be exceptional.

Employment Beginning: August 2012.

Job Qualifications
Required – The requirements for this position are: a) Ph.D. or D.B.A. degree in Accounting (by the position’s start date); b) research publication record or potential thereof commensurate with experience; c) evidence of teaching effectiveness commensurate with experience.

Preferred – Preference will be given to candidates with: a) experience and/or interest in teaching auditing and financial accounting; b) potential for high quality scholarship, as evidenced by a portfolio of research activities including publications in premier and/or high quality journals or potential to publish in those journals; c) prior work experience in auditing; d) professional certification; e) prior university experience at the Assistant Professor rank.

Salary will be competitive, based upon credentials and experience.

Application Process
Applications should include: a) a cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications; b) a vita; c) copies of research papers; d) evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available); and e) contact information of three references. Inquiries and initial applications will be treated confidentially. Applications must be submitted electronically to: actsearch@business.colostate.edu. Please direct inquiries to Lisa Kutcher, Search Committee Chair at lisa.kutcher@business.colostate.edu. Application materials of semifinalist candidates will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Accounting.

For full consideration, applications should be received no later than November 1, 2011; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Department and University Community
The Department of Accounting currently has 12 full-time faculty members. The department offers a Master of Accountancy degree and an undergraduate concentration in accounting.

CSU is located in Fort Collins, a city of approximately 140,000 people. The city is located in the growing Northern Colorado metropolitan area, about one hour north of Denver, with an easy drive to the Rocky Mountain National Park and area ski resorts. Fort Collins consistently ranks high on quality of life measures by numerous publications, including the sixth-best place to live in America for 2010 by Money Magazine. More information may be found at http://www.fcgov.com/visitor/fcfacts.php.

Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. Consistent with that goal, we conduct background investigations as a condition of employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.