Nearly a month ago I was informed that my contract is not to be renewed at USC Upstate. This puts me back in the job market for accounting professors, but at a time when most schools already have made their hiring decisions for next year.
Why am I departing USC Upstate? No reason was given, but a sudden change in deans has brought in a dean who does not want to proceed with a strategic move incorporating social media.
I am saddened by the prospect of leaving USC Upstate, as I have grown to love the students.
Ideally, I would get hired by a school which is interested in (1) strengthening its brand through use of various social media platforms, and (2) emphasizing professional use of social media to its students. And yes, continue to teach undergraduate accounting students. Accounting faculty recruiting committees, though, are interested in ability to teach accounting and generate academic publications.
I would love to end up at a school that wants a social media enabled accounting professor. It can be a non-tenure track position. If you can suggest a school to which I can apply, please send me an e-mail (albrecht@profalbrecht.com).
For my qualifications, please read my C.V.
Debit and credit - – David Albrecht
I’m thinking…”go west young man.” Have you thought about reaching out to some people in Silicon Valley? That is the epicenter of tech and social media…maybe you could connect with someone who is tapped into various Universities throughout the US who would be interested in your specialized focus? Best of luck.
Hate to see you leave. One of the best teachers I have ever had. Thanks for actually teaching(not reading from a power point like some teachers) me cost accounting
Robert,
I too enjoyed the personal touch Dave brought to each class. Having to turn in your homework folder was a great way for Dave to make sure we worked on the homework….because it was in our own handwriting! I would like to see more real world “tools” brought into the classroom and used as teaching tools.
It saddens me to hear that Dave. It saddens me even more that I met an accountant today who is getting his MBA, and he did not know what “SEO” meant. Accountants have the stigma of being old-school, scared of technology, and “behind on the times,” and this only serves to reinforce that perception. Good luck with everything.
Dave…..
I am saddened to hear you will be moving on. Your hands on approach made Managerial Accounting an interesting class.
On a personal note…..(as Steve Maraboli says) “As I look back on my life I realize every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I realize I was actually being redirected to something better.
Best of luck
Svea
Hey Dave…best of luck! Continue blogging though…