Faculty Positions

3900 Chair, Accounting and Management Information Systems

DEADLINE: Review of applications began July 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is available September 1, 2009.

QUALIFICATIONS:  An earned Ph.D. or terminal degree in a discipline appropriate to the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems. A scholarly record consistent with a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor at the University of Delaware. An understanding of latest trends in accounting and/or management information systems and related emerging initiatives in the business world. Evidence of teaching excellence, established scholarly record, and commitment to outreach and service. Strong interpersonal skills, outstanding communication, and ability to work in a collegial manner with the department’s faculty and staff, other academic units in the College and University, alumni, external business constituencies and the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting directly to the Dean, provide leadership and support for the department faculty. Foster an environment in which the excellence of the undergraduate program is maintained while the quality of graduate studies is enhanced. Promote an environment conducive to significant scholarly activity. The chairperson should have the creativity and vision necessary to maintain a strong and responsible presence for the Department in the state and region, and to develop an international orientation for its programs. In addition, the Chairperson must be capable of promoting active links with academic, professional and corporate organizations and enhancing the Department’s fund-raising efforts. Lead the department’s forthcoming AACSB accreditation review process.

CONTACT: A complete application package must include a statement addressing the above attributes and his/her vision for the department, a current résumé, names and contact information of three references, and any other materials reflective of the applicant’s accomplishments. Applications should be sent to Search Committee Chair, Department of Accounting and MIS, Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. Materials may be submitted electronically to sjones@udel.edu. All application materials shall be shared with departmental faculty.