Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Accounting

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of
Accounting

Description:

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy invites applications for an open-rank
position as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor
of Accounting. We seek an accomplished teacher-scholar who wants to
teach and mentor exceptionally motivated cadets, pursue an active
research agenda that addresses real world problems, and contribute
to the Academy's mission to educate and develop the future officer
corps of the Coast Guard. The desired start date is August 09,
2027.

The Coast Guard Academy is a highly selective
federal military college that provides a rigorous undergraduate
program. We are committed to building a talented faculty who offer
a hands-on approach to learning, close mentorship, and a deep
commitment to leadership development. We encourage qualified
applicants from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. The
U.S. Coast Guard Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit
www.uscga.edu for more information.

This is an appointment in the excepted service
as a tenure track faculty member on a 10-month work schedule for an
initial period not to exceed three years, with extensions and a
permanent appointment contingent on successful progress and tenure
reviews. The first two years of appointment to federal service is a
trial period. The work schedule
is full-time. This position is not eligible for telework and not
eligible for remote work. All teaching is done in person.
Relocation expenses are authorized. Occasional travel is
required.

Salary offers may be made outside of the listed
range for exceptional candidates.

Duties and
Responsibilities

The Department of Management seeks applicants
for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Accounting. The
successful candidate will teach required courses in Financial
and/or Managerial Accounting and upper-level electives aligned with
their area of expertise. We have a strong preference for a scholar
whose research interests include Accounting Education, particularly
scholarship of teaching and learning focused on accounting
pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, or innovative approaches to
student learning.

The Department, situated within the School of
Leadership & Management, delivers an AACSB-accredited
undergraduate program designed to give cadets the knowledge,
judgment, and leadership skills they need to serve effectively in a
complex and changing world. Our students learn in small classes and
through cases, simulations, client-facing projects, internships
across the public and private sector, and extensive summer
experiences afloat. For a teacher-scholar who wants close
relationships with outstanding undergraduates, an active
intellectual life, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to
contribute to the development of future Coast Guard leaders, the
Department of Management offers an unusually rewarding academic
environment.

The selectee will teach in-person classes
during Fall and Spring semesters. Teaching mastery and
peer-reviewed scholarship are expectations for promotion and
tenure, and candidates should demonstrate an active research
program commensurate with their rank.

Major duties include:

Teaching each
semester typically two sections of a core accounting course and one
section of an accounting elective.
Conducting
scholarly research leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals
appropriate to their discipline.
Advising
cadets, senior-level capstone projects, and undergraduate
research.
Performing
rank-appropriate service activities for the Department, School,
Institution, and Profession.

Minimum
Qualifications

Doctoral
degree in Accounting or a closely related field from an AACSB
accredited institution. ABD candidates must include a letter
from the applicant's major professor attesting that the candidate
will complete all requirements for the doctoral degree before the
start date.

Preferred
Qualifications

Teaching

a. Commitment to undergraduate teaching demonstrated through
education, professional development, and/or experience commensurate
with stage of career.

b. Ability and intention to employ evidence-based, and/or
innovative teaching methodologies.

Professional Skills and
Experience

a. Record of scholarship including publication in peer-reviewed
journals and conferences, conference presentations, and/or
participation in professional societies and activities commensurate
with stage of career.

b. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

c. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Leadership and
Mentorship

a. Demonstrable experience consistent with a full commitment to the
Coast Guard's core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to
Duty.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following:

Curriculum Vitae (Resume).
Please submit this file using the file name “Last
Name_CV.”

A Letter of Application.
Please submit this file using the file name “Last
Name_Letter.”

a. The letter should include a narrative description of how you
meet the minimum degree and specialized experience qualifications,
as well as the additional qualifications criteria specified in this
vacancy announcement (note: qualifications will not be determined
by information provided in this letter; rather, the CV must reflect
the qualifications, and this letter provides a narrative
description)

Teaching Philosophy. A brief
personal statement of teaching philosophy (no more than three
double-spaced pages). Please submit this file using the file name
“Last Name Teaching Philosophy.”

References. Finalists for the
position will be required to provide names, mailing addresses,
email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three
professional references.

ABD Applicants. Applicants
who are ABD doctoral candidates must include a letter with the
application from the applicant's major professor attesting that the
candidate will complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before the
start date. Please submit this file using the file name “Last
Name_ABD”

Veterans. Applicants claiming
Veterans' preference or if you are currently on active
duty:

a. Veterans claiming 5-point veterans' preference must submit
legible Member 4 Copy DD214(s) indicating Character of
Service.

b. 30% Disabled Veterans must submit their Member 4 Copy DD-214(s),
which includes Character of Service, a fully completed SF-15, and VA Disability Letter
with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability
determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a
compensable service-connected disability of 30% or
more.

c. Other 10-point Preference Eligibles must submit applicable
Member 4 Copy DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, a
fully completed SF-15, and all required
documentation described on the back of the SF-15 which proves that you
are entitled to such preference.

d. If you are a current active-duty military member who does not
have a DD214 and are claiming preference under the Veterans
Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from
the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released
under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from
the date on the certification document. Certifications must be on
letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the
following information: military dates of service and expected
discharge or release date, character of service, military rank,
type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin.
Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military
members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher
headquarters. 5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate
documentation is not submitted with your application.

e. Veterans preference will not be granted if the appropriate
documentation is not submitted with your application.

Finalists for the position will be required to
submit documentation verifying the minimum requirements, including
official transcripts. Applicants do not need to provide these by
the priority cut-off date but should ensure they are ready to
supply them when asked. Official transcripts are required to be
submitted prior to receiving a firm offer of
employment.

Inquiries and applications can be sent to:

CGA-EDU-SMB-FacultyApplications@uscga.edu

Priority consideration will be given to
applications submitted in their entirety by 11:59 PM ET on the
first cut-off date of the announcement.

Other Information

DHS offers an attractive benefits package that
includes health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care
insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a
401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program;
personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Relocation expenses will be paid in accordance
with governing regulations.

This position is open to U.S.
Citizens.

If you are selected for this position, you will
be subject to a determination of your suitability for Federal
employment. All selectees are subject to an appropriate
investigation as a condition of placement into this position.
Certain investigation levels may automatically require a credit
check after initial job qualifications have been met. For
those positions that do not automatically require a credit check,
it may later be required if the initial investigation surfaces a
potential issue.

The tentative selectee will be required to
complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment,
OF-306 at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the
time of appointment, the selectee will be required to update the
OF-306. Certain responses on the form could result in
disqualification for appointment based on suitability
determinations.

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the
eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United
States. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities at
E-Verify.

All Federal employees are required to have
Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Resources and see the
How to Apply section of this vacancy announcement.

In alignment with Federal hiring policies, more than one selection
may be made from this announcement if additional identical
vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within
90 days from the date the certificate was issued.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the
application and hiring process, please contact 860-444-8508.
Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a
case-by-case basis. Visit DHS Program of Reasonable
Accommodation.

OPM must authorize employment offers for former
or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been
within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or
Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose
this information.

What to Expect Next

You will receive an acknowledgement of the
receipt of your application. If you do not receive such
confirmation, do not assume your application was received. All
applicants will receive notification regarding selection or
non-selection.

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