Job Description

Siena Heights University is a Catholic institution founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, and a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), located in beautiful Adrian, Michigan. With a student population averaging 1,700 undergraduates and 163 graduate-level students: with approximately 300 employees. The Siena Heights University mission is “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all” and the team at Siena supports the Catholic and Dominican mission and identity, which are inspired by the life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Professor of Accounting plays a critical role in the Division of Business and Management through student mentoring and dynamic teaching as well as a strong commitment to university and community service, and continuous professional development.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Works with the Accounting Program Chair and Assistant Dean of the Business and Management Division in the development of curriculum, program and outcomes assessment, recruitment and retention of students, and other areas to advance the program.
• Teaches courses equivalent to 12 semester hours during the fall and winter academic semesters in accordance with relevant academic policies.
• Completes a minimum of 5 office hours per week.
• Participates in program, division, and faculty meetings.
• Attends and participates in various university functions such as Fall and Spring Faculty Workshops, Convocations, Commencement and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Accounting Department Chair and Assistant Dean of Academics in Business and Management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, Abilities and Skills Required:

• Master’s degree in accounting or business
• CPA and/or CMA, preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of college teaching experience, preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including presentation skills.
• Must be committed to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Integrity, impeccable ethics, initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to establish trust and credibility.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs.
• Passion for the institution’s mission, traditions, and long-term success. Consistently demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the University.
• Demonstrate commitment and ability to:
• Provide quality customer service, student development and engagement
• Plan, organize, and remain accountable for actions
• Problem-solving utilizing critical thinking skills
• Function in a confidential manner
• Collaborate with other staff
• Reliable and dependable attendance

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Involves working in an office environment infrequently exposed to extreme temperatures, noise, fumes, dust, etc.
• Sitting/standing at desk and working on a computer regularly.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment/technology.
• Ability to speak, hear and see.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance

Siena Heights University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Siena Heights University will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the organization would result.

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