Tenure-Track, Rank Open Faculty; Accounting

University of North Alabama
  • Florence, AL
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Tenure-Track, Rank Open Faculty; Accounting

    Salary

    Depends on Qualifications

    Location

    Florence, Alabama

    Job Type

    Faculty

    Division

    Academic Affairs

    Department

    Accounting & Business Law

    Opening Date

    10/13/2026

    FLSA

    Exempt

    • Description
    • Benefits
    • Questions

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.

    Description

    The University of North Alabama's Sanders College of Business and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (rank open) in accounting to begin 2027. The Sanders College of Business and Technology, accredited by the AACSB, serves approximately 1,400 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students. Among its graduate degree offerings, the college offers a Master of Accountancy and an MBA with a concentration in accounting. Rank will depend upon qualifications. Salary is competitive with other AACSB institutions. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Essential Job Duties

    Teach undergraduate and graduate accounting courses. Instruction will primarily be face-to-face, with online or other formats as needed. Develop and update engaging course content that connects theory with current industry practices, real-world applications, emerging trends, and relevant technologies and tools. Maintain regular availability outside class to provide academic and professional guidance; foster a collaborative, student-centered learning environment; and support the program's growth. Additional responsibilities may include advising and mentoring, curriculum development, accreditation and assessment, departmental and university service, and support of departmental initiatives. Professional organization involvement and engagement with the business community through outreach, teaching, and research development are encouraged.

    Minimum Qualifications

    An earned doctorate in accounting is required; applicants with ABD status will be considered provided the degree requirements are met by the appointment date; ability to teach both graduate and undergraduate accounting courses is required; a willingness to be involved in service activities that involve supporting student-focused departmental activities is required; related professional certification is required; professional experience in accounting is preferred; and teaching experience is preferred.

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Applications must include a cover letter, resume/CV, transcripts, and contact information, including email addresses, for at least three professional or academic references.

    Unofficial transcripts are accepted for review. Submit transcripts for your highest degree and any additional degrees containing graduate coursework relevant to the teaching discipline under the "Unofficial Transcript" attachment headings. If electronic copies are unavailable, mail them to Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL 35632, or deliver them to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226.

    The successful candidate must provide official transcripts for the highest degree earned, sent directly from the issuing institution to HR by email or postal mail. Student-issued transcripts are not official. UNA graduates may request transcripts at no charge through the online transcript request form; HR will upload them to the application.

    For timely assistance, contact employment@una.edu or 256-765-4291, option 2.

    UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

    Faculty Benefit Summary

    For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at https://www.una.edu/humanresources/benefits or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2026.

    Health Insurance

    UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums

    Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium

    Employee $0.00 $728.36 $728.36

    +Child(ren) $423.42 $778.36 $1,201.78

    +Spouse $678.36 $778.36 $1,456.72

    +Spouse & Child(ren) $786.88 $778.36 $1,565.24

    Dental Insurance

    UNA also provides dental coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums

    Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium

    Employee $0.00 $29.61 $29.61

    Family $39.07 $29.61 $68.68

    Life Insurance

    UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employees annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is Symetra.As a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Alabama (TRS), eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employees beneficiary by the University.

    Long-Term Disability Insurance

    This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is Symetra.

    Retirement Plans

    The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama (TRS) is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.

    Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2025

    • Tier I - Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees.
    • Tier II - Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees.

    Voluntary TIAA-Cref 403(b) Plan - this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan.

    Voluntary RSA-1 457 Plan - this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

    Supplemental (Voluntary) Benefits

    The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.

    • Flexible Spending Accounts - HealthEquity
    • Cancer Insurance - Allstate
    • Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fort Dearborn Life
    • Life Insurance - Symetra
    • Accident Coverage - Symetra
    • Critical Illness Insurance - Symetra
    • Hospital Indemnity Coverage - Symetra
    • Vision Insurance - Vision Blue by VSP
    • Air Evac Lifeteam
    • Long-Term Care Insurance - LTCi Plans

    Remission of Tuition and Fees

    UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.

    Paid Time Off

    Annual Leave - Faculty are not eligible for annual leave.

    Sick Leave - Full-time regular employees are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employees regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.

    Paid Holidays - Faculty are eligible for paid holidays.

    Miscellaneous Benefits

    • University ID Card (Mane Card)
    • Athletic Ticket Discounts
    • University Bookstore Discount
    • Free Parking
    • Credit Union Membership
    • Kilby Laboratory School
    • Employee Wellness Center
    • Employee Wellness Program
    • Faculty/Staff Meal Plan
    • Travel Assistance
    • Identity Theft Assistance
    • Mental & Emotional Health Benefits
    • Terminal Degree Assistance Program

    01

    Do you have an earned doctorate in accounting?

    • Yes, I have an earned doctorate in accounting.
    • No, I do not have an earned doctorate in accounting nor am I enrolled in a doctoral program.
    • No, I do not have an earned doctorate in accounting but I am enrolled in a doctoral program, have ABD status, and will hold the doctorate by the time of the appointment.

    02

    Do you have a professional certification related to accounting?

    • No
    • Yes

    03

    Are you qualified to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in accounting?

    • No
    • Yes

    04

    Do you have professional experience in the field?

    • No
    • Yes

    05

    This position is not eligible for sponsorship of any kind. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship (H1B, OPT, etc.) ?

    • No
    • Yes

    06

    Do you have prior teaching experience?

    • No
    • Yes

    07

    Are you willing to be involved in service activities that involve supporting student-focused departmental activities?

    • No
    • Yes

    Required Question

    Employer University of North Alabama

    Division Academic Affairs Address 601 Cramer Way

    Florence, Alabama, 35632

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFlorence, AL

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Certificationsunmatched
    • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Business Lawunmatched
    • Cancerunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Law Enforcementunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Meal Plansunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Retirement Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Tuition Feesunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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