College of Business Administration

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

The Accounting Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at all ranks to begin Fall 2008.  Specializations in Auditing, Taxation, Not-for-Profit, and Financial Accounting are especially welcomed.

The Positions: Teaching duties will be in auditing, taxation, accounting for not-for-profit entities and financial accounting.  Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching, research and service to the Department, College, University and Community.  Teaching assignment will consist of two classes per quarter for the first two years.  Reduced teaching load in subsequent years will be contingent on the level of scholarly activities.  Research, publication and other professional developments are required.  Faculty will also be involved in campus-wide committees, department activities and other administrative tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D./D.B.A. in Accounting or closely related field from an accredited institution. Candidates in dissertation stage will be considered if the degree completion date is expected to be close to the appointment date.
• Knowledge and application of current accounting theory and practices.
• Demonstrate ability for working with students of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds with multicultural constituencies.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CIA, CFM or CFE)
• Effective teaching in a variety of undergraduate and graduate accounting courses at the university level
• Knowledge and application of current accounting theory and practices.
• Professional experience in either public or private accounting.
• Publications and research background in accounting and related fields.

Application Procedure: A completed application will consist of:

• a cover letter that describes the candidate's teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description;
• a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate's potential for success in this position; and
• a completed application form;
• a transcript showing highest degree earned;
• finalists for the position will be required to provide three recent letters of reference.
• Final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a scholarly presentation to faculty.

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than October 1, 2007. Early response is encouraged. Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application materials to:

Dr. Hassan Hefzi, Professor and Chair Mickey and Lee Segal Faculty fellow Accounting Department, College of Business Administration California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona, CA 91768-2557 Phone: 909.869.2366 FAX: 909.869.4511 Email: hhefzi@csupomona.edu

The University: Cal Poly Pomona is a comprehensive public university that is widely recognized for its polytechnic mission and learn-by-doing philosophy. Cal Poly is consistently ranked as one of the best public universities in the West. Cal Poly Pomona currently enrolls 20,500 students (with approximately 70% representing diverse ethnic groups) and employs approximately 1,200 faculty members. The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff to better serve its multicultural student body, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. Through its seven colleges and The Collins School of Hospitality Management, the university offers 66 undergraduate majors and 21 master's degree programs, in addition to a doctorate in education offered jointly with the University of California, Irvine. Cal Poly Pomona is noted for its beautiful and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the Arabian horse ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg. It is located about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country. Additional information is available at the university’s Web site: www.csupomona.edu.

The College: College of Business Administration (CBA), with over 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students, is the largest college on campus. The CBA's MBA program is the fourth largest in Greater Los Angeles and includes Professional MBA programs offered at eight sites throughout the region. Business at Cal Poly Pomona is a microcosm of Southern California, with students coming from across the region and the world. CBA is proud to rank 7th nationally in awarding undergraduate business degrees to minority students.

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status. Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://dsa.csupomona.edu/police/securityreport.asp.