APPLICATION PROCESS AND HIRING TIMELINE INFORMATION

To apply for this position, you should submit:

1. KWU Employment Application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume/curriculum vitae,
4. Three references
5. Teaching philosophy
6. Unofficial transcript - for the required degree the unofficial transcript must contain either a conferred date

or date awarded, and
7. Desired salary
8. Please email your application materials to hr@kwu.edu.

In your cover letter please pay special attention to matching your actual qualifications to the required qualifications
listed in this Position Description. Make sure you reference the position title on the subject line of your email. No
phone calls please.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
POSITION’S OPERATING GROUP: Office of the Provost
OPERATING GROUPS MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Office of the Provost is responsible for the development and

delivery of the entire academic program at KWU. This includes the determination and selection of all faculty,
the design and delivery of all academic curricula, the design and delivery of all academic co-curricular
programs and activities, and the design and delivery of all support and information services required to
maintain university accreditation and increase student success in all academic areas of the university.

POSITION’S DEPARTMENT: Department of Business & Accounting
DEPARTMENT’S PURPOSE AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business & Accounting Department is responsible

for the effective development and delivery of the department’s curriculum and advising of department
majors. In addition, the department assists other areas of the university in recruiting new students to the
university and participates in faculty and university committees. The department focuses on quality teaching
and student-centered learning.

POSITION’S DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Provost
DATE POSITION LAST REVIEWED OR ANALYZED: April 2024, revised by Human Resources and Provost.
POSITION’S EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Faculty, Full-Time, Exempt/Salaried (teaching professional exemption), Nine-

Month Contract (12-month pay).

Position Description – Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure Track) |

POSITION’S FACULTY RANK: To be determined at hiring based on the person’s highest degree attained,
qualifications, and experience.

POSITION’S SALARY AND BENEFITS: Final salary is dependent upon the successful candidate’s experience and
qualifications. Full-time benefits as outlined in the university benefits package found on the university’s job
web site.

POSITION INFORMATION
POSITION SUMMARY: This job is responsible for preparing and teaching a wide variety of Accounting courses, as

well as advising Accounting majors toward academic, career, and life success.
POSITION WORKS WITH: This job fully interacts with the KWU student body in terms of teaching and advising. In

addition, this job will interact with other faculty and staff regarding recruiting, curriculum design, and other
similar requirements of the department and university.

POSITION’S STAFF AUTHORITY: None
POSITION’S BUDGET AUTHORITY: None
POSITION’S PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Climate-controlled office and classroom environment. Standing,

sitting, stooping, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, keyboarding, filing, and other similar physical motions and
activities are a usual part of the job.

POSITION’S UNUSUAL HAZARDS OR WORKING CONDITIONS: None
POSITIONS EQUIPMENT USED: University phone and Learning Management System (LMS) system.
POSITION’S WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible schedule arranged around a Monday- Friday teaching schedule.
POSITION’S TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel for personal development may be required.

POSITION DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
For a more complete understanding of the duties and responsibilities of faculty jobs, please read and review the
Faculty Handbook which will be made available to final candidates for the job.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Teaching (60%): Responsible for delivering in a student-receptive manner the knowledge, skills, and

graduation requirements with the least cost and time possible consistent with their advisees’ educational
goals.

• Meet a minimum of once a semester with their advisees to review educational, graduation, and career

• Assist advisees to enroll in needed classes at the soonest possible time in order to ensure graduation

3. Professional Development (10%): Responsible for preparing and executing an annual personal development
program to enhance your course content knowledge and teaching effectiveness skills.

Position Description – Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure Track) |

4. Service (10%): Responsible for preparing and executing an annual university and community service program.

POSITION’S OTHER DUTIES: (5%)
1. Assist the department and university to recruit and enroll students who are a good fit for our culture, mission,

and vision.
2. Evaluate and revise curriculum, course materials, and delivery methods as changes in the field and teaching

environments warrant.
3. Review, evaluate, and revise department policy, textbooks, and curriculum in conjunction with other

department members and the Department Chair in order to enhance student academic and career success.
4. Serve on university committees to enhance department and university policies and processes that enhance

student academic and career success.
5. Attend all required university events such as commencement, faculty meetings, etc.
6. PERFORM OTHER APPROPRIATE AND REASONABLY REQUIRED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR.

POSITION’S PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS: Actual performance standards for each measure will
be set at least annually after consultation between the job holder and their direct supervisor based on the job
holder’s existing qualifications and experience.
1. Course Learning Objectives, Syllabus, and Class Schedule posted as required.
2. Semi-Annual Student Course Evaluation Results
3. Annual Advisee Evaluation Survey Results
4. Annual Self-Evaluation Results
5. Annual Department Review
6. Peer Review as per the Faculty Handbook

Position Description – Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure Track) |

NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOB OR EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHESIVE LIST OF ALL DUTIES AND

RESULTS TO BE PERFORMED IN THIS JOB. DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MAY BE ADDED,
SUBTRACTED, AND/OR CHANGED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR AT ANY TIME DUE TO CHANGES IN DEPARTMENT OR
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.

2. Unless exempt due to an employment contract signed by the President of Kansas Wesleyan University, all
employees of Kansas Wesleyan are to be considered as an “at-will” employee.

3. All employees of Kansas Wesleyan University are considered “responsible employees” pertaining to Title IX
regulations concerning both the prevention and reporting of sexual assault or harassment situations. As such,
all employees must communicate with the Title IX Coordinator if they witness or hear about a sexual assault or
harassment situation.

4. Kansas Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC and ADA employment
requirements. It is and has been the policy of Kansas Wesleyan University to grant equal opportunity to all
qualified persons without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or veteran status. To fulfill its mission as a United Methodist
affiliated institution, preference in hiring shall be given to persons who can affirm the Institution’s mission.

5. All “offers of employment” are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.
6. All items created by this position are the sole property of Kansas Wesleyan University.

Position Description – Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure Track) |