Lecturer Full-Time Temporary or Lecturer Part-Time Temporary - Accounting

Location:
Tacoma, WA
Open Date:
Aug 15, 2019
Description:

The Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer Temporary (non-tenure-track) position(s), to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting. This position may have a 3-month or 6-month service period during winter 2020 and/or spring 2020 quarters.

Specific teaching needs include but are not limited to: financial accounting, managerial accounting and auditing classes required for business school undergraduate and graduate students.

University and School Background

One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that shares the University of Washington’s commitment to high quality teaching and research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural, and economic development of the South Puget Sound. Located largely in renovated historical buildings in Tacoma’s downtown warehouse district, UW Tacoma serves students from diverse racial/ethnic and cultural populations. UW Tacoma’s commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty, and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. UW Tacoma has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching. It offers a range of academic programs focused on sustainability including environmental sciences and sustainable urban development. It is also home to the Centers for Urban Waters and Leadership & Social Responsibility. Situated on the high-technology corridor of Puget Sound, UW Tacoma offers views of the historic Foss Waterway and Mount Rainier, providing an incomparable gateway to the Pacific Northwest recreation. For more information about UW Tacoma, please visit http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/.

The Milgard School of Business, named in recognition of a multi-million dollar gift from the Milgard family, enjoys strong relationships with businesses and the South Puget Sound community. The School’s Center for Leadership and Social Responsibility and Center for Business Analytics offer opportunities for teaching, research and community outreach related to its mission. The AACSB-accredited Milgard School currently has more than 777 students in its undergraduate, MBA, Masters in Accounting (MAcc), Masters in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Masters in Cybersecurity and Leadership (MCL) programs. Additional information about the Milgard School of Business can be found at http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/business.

Qualifications:

At a minimum, candidates must have a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Accounting or related field.

Application Instructions:

All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/ as pdf documents. The application deadline is October 28, 2019 and the position will remain open until filled. Required materials include:

1. A cover letter describing academic qualifications, experience, and philosophy of teaching.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. At least one letters of recommendation.

Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Zhiyan (Juliet) Cao, at zycao@uw.edu.