Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Accounting

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The University College of the Cayman Islands provides training to a range of student clients at various levels, during both day and evening. The College operates on a twelve-month calendar and offers associate degree programmes, bachelor and masters degrees, continuing adult education, competency-based certificate programmes and executive training. The University invites applications for the following faculty positions for the academic year beginning August 17th, 2009.

Reference # FBS 0902:
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Accounting

The position covers the teaching of Accounting at both the associate and bachelor levels. In addition, the ability to offer courses in economics, and/or general management studies will be a strong asset.

Qualifications:
Must have a M.B.A, M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Business or related field at the time of employment.

Job Description:
The faculty’s role is to professionally manage the learning process and to advise students in achieving and establishing learning objectives in accordance with their goals. The faculty is to make use of all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies, to ensure student success. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a learning environment, which is pedagogically sound, technically supported and innovative in nature.

General Requirements:
Minimum 3 years relevant experience with prior experience at the post-secondary level is desirable and a strong commitment to teaching is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in course development and with the accreditation process. Preference will also be given to applicants with relevant industry experience, a commitment to working with diverse student and community populations, and the ability to foster close relationships with relevant sectors of the community.

Applications:
Must include (1) cover letter with description of experience relevant to the position, (2) curriculum vitae including a list of references, and (3) a one-page statement of project and teaching interests and experience. This statement must also list the existing courses the candidate can teach and proposed new courses the candidate can develop. Application deadline is June 20th, 2009.

Benefits:
Two year contract, medical and pension plan, end of contract gratuity, five weeks annual leave, and passages etc. as per contract.

Applications may be made online (once you have signed in to the JobBoard), by mail, e-mail, or fax to:
HR Search Committee,
University College of the Cayman Islands
168 Olympic Way, PO Box 702 GT, Postal Code KY-1 1107,
George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Or email to hr@ucci.edu.ky or fax 345-949-6781