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CONTRIBUTORS SOUGHT Esteemed reference publisher seeks contrib- utors for a new, four-volume encyclopedia about contemporary business leaders. Articles will focus on the individual's career trajectory, management style, and influence. The list of subjects will include leaders of Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies as well as other notable business leaders from around the world. Articles will range in length from 800 words to 3300 words and will include contributor bylines. We wel- come both established academics as well as graduate students. For additional informa- tion, including pay rates and deadlines, please send an email with a cover letter and your c.v. to Vanessa Torrado-Caputo at Vanessa@schlagergroup.com. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor Accounting Position The University of Arkansas at Little Rock invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position for Fall 2004. Candidates must have an earned doctorate from an AACSB-accredited uni- versity, a CPA certificate, and primary teaching interest in the area of finan- cial accounting with secondary interest in managerial accounting. Expectations/Responsibilities include excellence in teaching, advising a diverse population of working adults and traditional undergraduate students, active involvement in scholarship and research with emphasis on applica- tion, and participation in professional organizations within the discipline. UALR is a metropolitan university offering day, night, and distance classes to accommodate the needs of a diverse student population. The College of Business is located in the new state-of-the-art Donald W. Reynolds Business Center for Business and Economic Development. Academic programs offered by the College include: undergraduate majors and minors in a full range of business disciplines, evening and executive MBA programs, and an MS in MIS. Please submit a resume, and the names of at least three references and their contact information to: Dr. Judyth Swingen, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, College of Business, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 South University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204; jaswingen@ualr.edu. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minori- ties, women and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. Jacksonville University Davis College of Business Jacksonville, Florida Tenure-Track Position in Accounting Jacksonville University, Davis College of Business, invites applications for a tenure-track position in accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2004. Candidates for this position must have either a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Accounting, or be well along in the dissertation stage of either. The successful candidate must exhibit a commitment to teaching excellence and have potential for scholarly activity. Teaching assignments may include a variety of under- graduate financial and managerial accounting cours- es. Other teaching assignments will include the mana- gerial accounting course in the evening and executive MBA programs. Applications should include a letter of application and a curriculum vita and should be sent to: Dr. William Rhey, Dean, Davis College of Business, Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. North, Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394. Screening will continue until the position is filled. For information on Jacksonville University, please visit the website at www.ju.edu Dean, School of Management Applications are invited for the position of Dean, School of Management (SOM), University of Alaska Fairbanks. The dean has responsibility for leading the school, securing the support and resources necessary to achieve its mission, and overseeing the instructional, research, and service/outreach activities of the accounting, business administration, and economics programs. The dean is charged with all aspects of the school's external engagement, including fundraising, developing partnerships with industry, and enhancing the image and reputation of the school in the state and region. Further information can be found at: http://www.uaf.edu/ uafhr/Employment/ Job0104-015.html Fairbanks is a community of 80,000 located in the heart of Alaska. Advantages include unparalleled access to year-round recreational opportunities, very good housing value, cultural activities, a safe environment for families, excellent schools and very modest taxation. The University offers competitive salary with excellent retirement and benefits programs. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal e m p l o y m e n t o ppo r tunity/af f irmat ive action employer and educa- tional institution. Women and minorities are encour- BizEd MARCH/APRIL 2004 79