Relevant outputs may include applied research, white papers, industry reports, case studies, conference presentations, practitioner publications, and other scholarly or professional work that advances knowledge and informs practice; Develop and sustain relationships with accounting firms, corporate accounting and finance functions, advisory organizations, and other external partners that can support research, experiential learning, cooperative education, and student engagement; Translate challenges emerging from professional practice into opportunities for faculty research, student projects, cases, simulations, and other forms of applied learning; Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and engage students meaningfully in research and applied projects; Contribute to the intellectual life, service, and strategic development of the Girard School and Merrimack College; Where appropriate to the candidate's scholarly and professional interests, contribute to the developing Center for the Future of Work and related Applied Industry Labs. Teach undergraduate and graduate Accounting courses consistent with the candidate's expertise and the needs of the Girard School; Play a meaningful role in the continued development and differentiation of the M.S. in Accounting, including opportunities to expand graduate education in advisory services, analytics, artificial intelligence, technology, risk, and strategic decision support; Help ensure that Accounting curricula remain responsive to changes in professional practice, technology, employer needs, and pathways into the profession; Maintain an active program of applied scholarship and thought leadership focused on consequential problems facing organizations and industries.