Scholarly Activity in a Vocational Context

Task Force 8: Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Training in Research and Scholarly Activity. SPCTPD/ACC/AAP/AHA.

This paper takes the form of an ‘on the horizon’ piece, presenting the outcomes of a small pilot research activity that sought to explore the value of doctoral research undertaken by four practitioners employed in College-based Higher Education. (CBHE) The paper reflects on the thematic analysis of narratives provided through loosely structured interviews that sought the participants’ perceptions of the value of their doctoral journey from aspiration to actualisation. The outcomes of the research activity are considered in the context of a range of literature that explores the value and impact of doctoral study. The discussion is widened by the consideration of references made by participants as to the way in which their experience could have been further enhanced through different forms of organisational engagement. The paper concludes by drawing together themes from the research that could be supported by a wider study of doctoral researchers in CBHE.

Introduction:As detailed in the 2018 ACGME Common Program Requirements statement for fellowship institutions, “The physician is a humanistic scientist who cares for patients. This requires the ability to think critically, evaluate the literature, appropriately assimilate new knowledge, and practice lifelong learning.” Endocrinology fellowship programs are tasked with the expectation of creating an environment that fosters scholarly pursuit. It is under the discretion of each program to consider its institutional resources and community needs in order to meet this ACGME requirement.1With the goal of enhancing trainee scholarly activity, our fellowship program created a Scholarly Activity Curriculum in 2017. The core curriculum pillars include delineating a yearly timeline of objectives and expectations, facilitating regular individual mentoring, permitting allotment of protected time, and advocating involvement in faculty scholarship and national conferences.Objective:To assess the impact of the 2017 Endocrinology Fellowship Scholarly Activity Curriculum with respect to its ability to increase trainee scholarship.Methods:The scholarly activities of the fellowship classes of 2017-2020 were extracted from archived Fellow Scholarly Activity Update presentations and exit-interview curricula vitae. The activities were categorized as conference presentations (oral/poster), basic scientific research, clinical scientific research, quality improvement, book chapters, review articles, case reports, and teaching activities. With the 2017 and 2018 classes representing the pre-curriculum study group and the 2019 and 2020 classes representing the post-curriculum study group, the number of activities per study group per scholarly category were tabulated and compared.Results:An increase in scholarly activity was noted in five of the delineated categories: conference presentations (80%), clinical scientific research (86%), review articles (100%), case reports (100%), and teaching activities (38%). The remaining three categories of basic scientific research, quality improvement, and book chapters showed no change.Conclusions:The implementation of the 2017 Endocrinology Fellowship Scholarly Activity Curriculum was associated with a rise in trainee scholarly activity. Four of eight categories showed an 80% or more increase. Interestingly, the fellows involved in basic scientific research both pre and post-curriculum implementation were limited to those in the Specialty Training and Advanced Research (STAR) Program. Finally, identifying the need to increase involvement in quality improvement research, our program has implemented a 2019 Quality Improvement Curriculum.1Common Program Requirements (Fellowship). ACGME. https://www.acgme.org/What-We-Do/Accreditation/Common-Program-Requirements. 2018. Accessed Nov 2019.

Scholarly activities are increasingly dependent on a wide variety of online tools and platforms. Processing health information on such platforms may enrich research studies and solve some healthcare issues. Health information analyses and online surveys are frequently conducted to test old hypothesis and generate new ones. These studies require thorough understanding of the subject and skilful use of online platforms, including social media. Social media platforms are increasingly employed for retrieving and disseminating research data. Scholarly activities on Twitter and other globally popular social media are now recommended for research, education, and clinical practice. Aggregated social media information and related altmetric data have emerged as reflections of the immediacy effects of online sharing and commenting and as tools to complement citation analyses. Researchers and research managers may use altmetrics to plan their studies and introduce changes to the education process. Securing uninterrupted access to Internet and available online tools may facilitate quality research and other scholarly activities.

The topic of the Great Patriotic War of 1941—1945 remains important and relevant for Russian scholarship. The article aims to present a brief overview of the research activities of the V.I. Lenin State Library of the USSR (GBL, now the Russian State Library) during the war, comparing them with pre-war achievements, identifying the main areas of research, and evaluating its results. On the eve of the war, the GBL was the largest scientific information base in the USSR and was part of the network of research institutions of the RSFSR. Possession of vast collections determined the priorities of its research activities: the study, scientific description, systematization, and introduction into scientific circulation of monuments of book culture, archives of outstanding historical figures, scientists, and cultural figures; development of current and retrospective bibliography; study of problems of cataloging and systematization of documents; conservation and restoration of library documents; study of issues of librarianship organization. With the onset of the Great Patriotic War, the efforts of the GBL staff, regardless of their location, were redirected to tasks primarily related to the preservation and evacuation of collections and defense measures. In June 1941, the personnel situation worsened, and structural changes were made, including within the research departments. Despite the serious adjustments and problems entailed by the Great Patriotic War, scholarly activity at the library did not cease: it took on other forms and addressed issues supporting Victory, not only on the information and library fronts. The primary indicator for assessing the GBL’s scholarly activity was the practical significance of the results obtained. Bibliographical work took first place in terms of thematic breadth and results. At the same time, the study, bibliographical, and scholarly description of archival documents, handwritten and early printed books continued; empirical data for the further development of Soviet library science and book science was actively accumulated, and the theoretical foundations of bibliographical science, collection management, readership (reading guidance), and library management were formed. For their work under difficult wartime conditions, many GBL researchers were awarded government awards.

Generally, departments of accounting at universities in South Africa that are accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) mainly focus on teaching the syllabus as prescribed by the Institute. There is no research methodology module in this syllabus neither at undergraduate nor honours level. To qualify as a chartered accountant, one needs to pass an honours degree in accounting and write and pass two board exams. A qualified chartered accountant (CA/SA) will most likely encounter a research methodology module for the first time at master’s-degree level. Since 2008, in addition to teaching and learning and community engagement, the departments of accounting have embraced their scholarly activities, which include supervision and/or publishing. As a result, there is an increased effort by the departments of accounting to have its staff members with a chartered accountancy qualification to enrol for master’s and doctoral degrees (De Jager, Lubbe, Papageorgiou 2018). It is commonly believed that it seems easier to supervise students or write articles after attaining these qualifications. The purpose of this study was to investigate the barriers that are encountered by academics from a chartered accountancy background to engage in scholarly activities willingly. A qualitative research approach was followed in this study and data was collected by means of interviews. The population was accounting academics at the North-West University. The analysis of data was done qualitatively by means of thematic analysis. The findings revealed barriers such as not knowing where to start due to lack of background or knowledge in conducting research, time, workload, lack of management and lack of access to experienced mentors.

Exploring Malaysian Polytechnic Lecturers’ Perceptions towards Research: An Institutional Case Study

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY, Accounting Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in the AACSB-accredited, nationally ranked Dolan School for Fall 2020. Preference will be given to candidates who have an ability to teach in multiple areas. Candidates must have or be near completion of a doctoral degree, have professional accounting certification, and a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service. Fairfield University is an independent Jesuit comprehensive university with an active, collegial, pluralistic faculty. Fairfield's Accounting Program was ranked #1 in Connecticut by The Accounting Path. Application Instructions: Upload the following materials: cv; application letter; transcripts; documentation of professional certification; teaching philosophy; syllabi/teaching evaluations, if available; and contact information for three references. Go to: https://www.fairfield.edu/hr/employmentopportunities/facultyopportunities/. Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and welcomes applications from women, persons of color, veterans, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, College of Business and Innovation, Department of Accounting invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level (beginning in Fall 2020). A Ph.D. or ABD in Business Administration from an AACSB-accredited program with a specialization in Accounting is required. For ABD applicants a Ph.D. by Fall 2020 is required. Applicants should demonstrate potential for high-quality research and teaching. Candidates with teaching interests/experience in tax or financial are preferred. A professional certificate (e.g., CPA or CMA) is preferred. Applicants must apply at http://jobs.utoledo.edu, in order to be considered for the position. Review of applications will begin August 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. A complete application packet must include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching, a list of three professional references with contact information, and any other supporting documents (e.g., job talk paper, teaching evaluations, etc.). Please submit these materials through the University of Toledo application website. For further information, please contact: Diana Franz, Chair, Department of Accounting, DIANA.FRANZ@utoledo.edu. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University of Toledo is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON, Department of Accounting invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level beginning August 16, 2020. Qualified candidates must possess the demonstrated ability to teach upper-level undergraduate or master's courses in financial or managerial accounting. Candidates must meet and have the potential to maintain AACSB business and accounting accreditation requirements for “Scholarly Academic” (SA) status, be at least ABD (completed all course and comprehensive exam requirements for a Ph.D.) in accounting at an AACSB- or EQUIS-accredited institution, have a successfully defended dissertation proposal, have a relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) or two years of relevant professional experience in their area of specialty, and have effective writing skills. To qualify as Associate, candidates must meet all previously specified requirements, hold a Ph.D. in accounting from an AACSB- or EQUIS-accredited institution, and have a demonstrated successful record of research, teaching, and service. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. in accounting from an AACSB- and/or EQUIS-accredited institution, have demonstrated progress toward successful scholarly publications, have successful university teaching experience, have both relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) and relevant professional experience in their area of specialty, have experience mentoring students and/or staff from diverse backgrounds, have effective interpersonal skills, an ability to work collaboratively, and effective, demonstrated verbal skills. Apply by completing the application at: http://employment.udayton.edu/cw/en-us/job/497301/assistant-or-associate-professorLOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, Department of Accounting invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate level, effective Fall 2020. The Department of Accounting offers a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting. Candidates must have earned a doctorate in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited university by August 2020. All candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly research and excellence in teaching. Candidates whose research and teaching interests are in the tax area will receive priority. Candidates with research and teaching interests in other areas of accounting will be considered. Relevant professional experience and professional certification (CPA or CMA) are desirable. Salary is competitive. To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest and current curriculum vitae. Please be prepared to submit three letters of recommendation and student evaluation summaries upon request. Applicants should apply online at: http://jobs.lmu.edu/hr/postings/40041/. Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks qualified applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. Women, persons of color, LGBTQ and gender-nonconforming individuals, people living with disabilities, and others with diverse life experiences and beliefs are encouraged to apply. Visit https://www.lmu.edu/ for more information. LMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY, Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick, Accounting and Information Systems Department is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Responsibilities: Candidates must be dedicated to providing quality instruction and undertaking independent scholarly activity appropriate for advancement within Rutgers University. Responsibilities also include Department and University service. Job Qualifications: A strong background and research expertise in any accounting area are required. The candidate should be capable of conducting high-quality, innovative research, and teaching in his/her chosen area of accounting. A Ph.D. degree from an AACSB-accredited school in the field of accounting or a related discipline is required. A strong preference will be given to seasoned candidates with an outstanding research record and with interest in working with doctoral students. Teaching load and salary are competitive with research universities. Application Procedure: Please submit your application (cover letter, three names of your letter writers, research paper[s], and cv) electronically at: http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/94023/. About Rutgers: The Accounting and Information Systems Department has 40 full-time faculty members. The Rutgers Business School offers B.S., M.B.A., Master's of Accountancy, and a Ph.D. program with two concentrations, one in accounting and one in accounting and information systems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Diversity and inclusion are a key element of Rutgers University's Strategic Plan. In the goal to enhance faculty diversity, Rutgers defines diversity very broadly. Diversity may include, but is not limited to gender, ethnicity, race, culture, national origin, or other personal or professional characteristics that are either unrepresented or underrepresented in the particular department or unit of intended hire. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement/. For additional questions go to: http://www.business.rutgers.eduUNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS, Accounting Department invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position beginning as early as January 2020. Expectations include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; developing and maintain an active program of research leading to peer-reviewed publications; and providing service to the campus, professional, and or local community. Minimum educational requirements include either (a) an earned doctorate in Accounting, (b) a J.D. with an LL.M. in taxation for applicants wishing to teach tax, or (c) an earned doctorate in business with significant accounting experience or prior degrees in accounting. Candidates nearing completion of an earned doctorate will also be considered. A CPA certification or a license to practice law is preferred. Submit the following application materials at https://jobs.uca.edu: (1) letter of application, (2) detailed curriculum vitae, (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, (4) courses you are interested in teaching (financial, managerial/cost, taxation, AIS, auditing, and/or government/not-for-profit), and (5) and the contact information for three references. Direct questions to Dr. Stephanie Watson, UCA Accounting Department, 201 S. Donaghey COB 204, Conway, AR 72035; Phone: 501.450.5311; Email: swatson@uca.edu. UCA is an AA/EOE.BAYLOR UNIVERSITY invites applications for two tenure-track positions starting Fall 2020 at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. While tax and managerial are of interest, we seek candidates from all areas of accounting that will help us achieve our research and teaching goals. A Ph.D. in accounting is required, although ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates should possess a strong desire to produce research at the highest levels with an academic background that strongly suggests an ability to establish an ongoing program of substantive research. A demonstration of excellent teaching potential and commitment to their Christian faith are also expected. Please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/64778 and provide the following for consideration: cover letter, current cv, and personal statement of Christian faith. For questions regarding the position, please contact: Dr. Bradley Lail, Department Chair, Accounting & Business Law; Email: Bradley_Lail@baylor.edu; Phone: 254-710-6468. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Palomino, Office Manager; Email: Marion_Palomino@baylor.edu; Phone: 254-710-6465.NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, College of Business is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Accounting, beginning in August 2020. Duties and Responsibilities: The position will include teaching a range of courses in accounting at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Other responsibilities include advising, program development, outcomes assessment, scholarship, and service activities. The College of Business is AACSB-accredited, and ongoing professional development is expected. Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in accounting from an accredited university or a closely related Ph.D. such as business administration with accounting major. Those near Ph.D. completion (ABD) will be considered with a requirement of degree completion within one year of appointment. Applicants are required to be qualified according to AACSB standards. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Candidates must have the ability to develop and deliver curriculum; meet the demands of the position in a timely manner; and assess student learning outcomes. In addition, candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; and time management skills. To apply for this position, please visit: https://employMe.nmu.edu.BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY, Department of Accountancy has two open tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank. Our primary teaching needs for the two positions are in Taxation and Accounting Information Systems. Expectations include a commitment to high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, including advanced courses in our Master of Science in Accountancy programs, scholarship leading to conference presentations and refereed publications, and University and community service. The start date for these positions is August 2020. Interested applicants should view the complete job posting with all requirements and apply online at: https://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/search-careers-external-applicants/.NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY, School of Business, Department of Accounting invites applications for a full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty appointments (at Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) commencing September 1, 2019 to teach at both the New Jersey City University (NJCU) School of Business in Jersey City and Monmouth County, New Jersey campuses. The successful applicant will be required to teach both basic and advanced courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, will be expected to develop new programs and course offerings for the accounting department, and maintain scholarly engagement in their respective field. Candidates should have an earned doctorate in Accounting or a related field, or provide evidence it will be fully completed within one year of the 2019–2020 academic year. In very extraordinary cases, as determined by the University, the requirement of a doctorate or terminal degree may not be necessary. For full job description and to apply: https://cho.tbe.taleo.net/cho02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=NJCU&cws=41&rid=1102WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY, College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track accounting faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin in Fall 2020. Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. degree in Accounting or related discipline from an AACSB-accredited College of Business. The position's primary responsibilities include research, teaching, and service activities to support the University, the College, the Department, and the academic discipline. Excellent fringe benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependent children. Western New England University is a private, independent, co-educational institution that serves 3,800 students, including more than 2,600 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law. Apply at http://employment.wne.edu/. We welcome candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community. Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.SUNY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE seeks to fill two tenure-track positions in Accounting, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on educational attainment and experience at the time of employment. Duties include: Teach undergraduate and/or graduate Accounting courses such as Financial Accounting, Income Tax, Intermediate Accounting, Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics, Auditing, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination in online, hybrid and on-campus modes; Sustain strong and active research agenda and scholarship in Accounting or related fields that meet or exceed the requirements for AACSB's faculty qualification status (i.e., Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic); Engage in professional or academic activities in campus-based, local, regional, or broader communities in an effort to make a positive impact and advance the recognition and reputation of the College and SUNY Poly; Be actively involved in student advising, assurance of learning, as well as committee service at all levels of the Institute; Other reasonable duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. (or ABD with expected Ph.D. completion date of December 2019 or July 2020) in Accounting or a related field from a research-oriented institution (preferably AACSB-accredited). Apply at: https://sunypoly.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=107567CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY, Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track position in Business Law. Teaching assignments for this position will be the traditional business law course in the undergraduate business program and courses in financial regulation, professional responsibility, and taxation, in the new Master of Financial Analysis (M.Fin.A.) program that will begin in Fall 2020. The successful candidate will be committed to effective and creative teaching, will offer a program of scholarly activity having the potential to enrich the intellectual lives of our students, and will engage with the business community. Preference will be given to candidates who have an LL.M. or Master's in Tax, professional designation, or significant work experience in tax or financial regulation field. For a complete description of the position, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ or contact reza.espahbodi@cnu.edu. Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to access and opportunity.CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY, Department of Accounting & Finance invites applications for either a tenure-track Assistant Professor or a Lecturer position in Accounting, effective August 2020. Applicants must be committed to teaching/learning and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching/learning and scholarship. Applicants from all areas of accounting will be considered. However, preference will be given to candidates with experience and knowledge in international accounting and/or data analytics, and those holding professional designations. The teaching load for the position is 3-3 for tenure-track Assistant Professor and 4-4 for Lecturer. A Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related field is required for appointment as Assistant Professor. For Lecturer appointment, a graduate degree in accounting or data analytics and substantial experience in either international accounting or data analytics is required. For a complete description of the position, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ or contact reza.espahbodi@cnu.edu. Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to access and opportunity.UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA, College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Accounting. Position will begin in August 2020. Candidates will be expected to teach courses within the field of Accounting using a transformative approach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, Accounting Data Analytics, Financial Accounting, Taxation, Principles, and/or Governmental/Non-Profit. Candidates are expected to have a balanced commitment toward teaching, research, and service. An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement. Doctorate in Accounting or ABD from AACSB college or school of business will be given priority. Candidate should have sufficient education/training to accomplish refereed research in one of the commonly accepted accounting fields. Relevant practical experience in teaching area strongly preferred. Professional Accounting certification required, CPA preferred. Previous teaching experience in higher education environment at the level of Teaching Assistant or higher is required. Candidate must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness/excellence. Case utilization methods and user perspective principles experience preferred. Candidate must be appropriately SA qualified under MCSB guidelines. Go to: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=05027ACF42B26FF3DD70CE4664A18E9F&filters%5Bpositiontype%5D%5B3181%5D=3181WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, PULLMAN, Carson College of Business, Department of Accounting invites applications for one or more full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in Accounting. The position begins August 2020, and duties include teaching, research, and service. A doctorate in accounting from an AACSB-accredited school (or strong evidence of nearing completion for individuals applying for a position at the Assistant level) is required. Individuals with teaching interests in all areas of accounting considered, with individuals demonstrating expertise and/or interest in more than one area preferred. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to publish in top-tier academic accounting journals and have a desire to take an active role working with doctoral students. The following documents are required: letter of application, curriculum vitae, an example of scholarly work to be presented to faculty and Ph.D. students, and three letters of recommendation. Candidates must post materials online at: http://www.wsujobs.com, posting number 129577, to be considered for the position. Finalists will also be required to submit a summary of teaching evaluations. Review of applications will begin July 2019, and will continue until position is filled. Questions should be directed to: Search Committee Chair, Beau Barnes; Phone: (509) 335–4722; Email: beau.barnes@wsu.edu. WSU IS AN EO/AA/ADA Employer and Educator.CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY, Heider College of Business invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2020 or earlier if available. Qualified candidates will have an earned doctorate in Accounting with a teaching and scholarly emphasis in financial accounting. Professional designation (CPA, CMA, CISA, etc.) and relevant professional experience is expected. Candidates should have a research, teaching, and service record that supports appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank. Teaching load is five courses per academic year and summer teaching/support is available. The College seeks a balanced teacher-scholar with a commitment to excellent teaching as well as publishable scholarship. Resources include access to WRDS, Bloomberg, CRSP, Compustat, directEDGAR, S&P Net Advantage, ValueLine, Mergent FISD, and Morningstar Premium subscriptions. The Department expects meaningful service to the accounting profession in the financial accounting area, as well as mentoring junior faculty, academic advising for students, and service to the College, University, and the business and civic communities. Creighton University is a private Jesuit, Catholic coeducational urban university in Omaha, Nebraska, with a healthcare campus in Phoenix, AZ, and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to the distinctive educational traditions of the university. Creighton has regularly been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top regional liberal arts institutions in the Midwest. The Heider College of Business is accredited by the AACSB with combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 1,300 students. It has experienced significant growth in enrollment the last several years. The College commenced offering a D.B.A. program in the Fall 2015. The Department of Accounting is separately accredited by the AACSB and has been ranked in the top 25 undergraduate accounting programs by U.S. News & World Report. The Department has six tenure-track positions, with two endowed chairs, and three full-time instructors. The Department recently implemented a Master of Accounting degree program. Student placement has averaged 99% over the most recent five-year period. the CPA have at the top of the in and in the top 25 in programs on a national To be considered, candidates should submit a letter of application, and other relevant supporting through the following Questions may be to: CPA, Chair, Department of Accounting, Heider College of Business, Creighton University, UNIVERSITY, College of Business Department of Accounting invites applications for a tenured at the Associate or Full Professor level to begin January 1, 2020 faculty role at the campus and also serves at the university in and responsibilities are related to faculty activities and students and academic and and The closely with the to and the mission and and serves on the Minimum A doctorate in Accounting or closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution and a record of effective teaching, scholarly and service appropriate for at is required. For additional information and to apply: is accredited by and is an Employer.UNIVERSITY OF Department of invites applications for an ongoing of in Business, and Accounting. We have for undergraduate accounting courses at the and advanced levels. Qualifications: CPA, M.B.A., or degree in or a field relevant to course (or at the time of work experience in a business and teaching experience demonstrated by teaching, experience, research or professional development Application must be through the Academic online Please to Position in all Full description and application requirements may be at: The University of is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action seeks applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor to a tenure-track position in a full-time appointment. The successful candidate will provide instruction at the undergraduate and graduate and course and/or undergraduate and graduate develop curriculum for new and/or undergraduate and/or graduate deliver instruction both online and/or on any of the university or experience teaching online or in a hybrid teach the and/or in the engage in scholarly activities leading to in peer-reviewed work with others in the Department, College, University, and contribute service to the Department, College, University, and and contribute to the of a work environment that encourages knowledge and ability to engage with those of other or Minimum Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution or Ph.D. or D.B.A. in a closely related discipline from an AACSB-accredited program include a of in graduate level Candidates that are ABD will be considered. Go to: UNIVERSITY, College of Business, Department of Accountancy invites applications for a tenure-track position in accounting information at the Assistant or Associate rank starting in Fall 2020. Candidates should be to teaching using and for data be to and as they impact the and help to the of and analytics the The candidate will be to the position of of the for Accounting and and be for the of the and for students Professional certification is required, and knowledge of the certification is preferred. Teaching experience at the university level is and a on student learning and student is necessary.

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship, School of Accountancy invites applications from

Research and scholarship in a ‘HE in FE’ environment

There are little published data about curricula of physician assistant (PA) postprofessional doctoral programs. This study examined current mission statements and learning outcomes for common and emerging themes aligned with the PA professional competencies. This qualitative study examined postprofessional doctoral programs that matriculated PAs as of December 2023. Program web sites were analyzed for mission or purpose statements and learning outcomes. Open coding of the PA professional competencies generated a final code list. Mission and purpose statements and learning outcomes were uploaded into ATLAS.ti and compared with the code list for common and emerging themes. Investigator triangulation confirmed themes. Twenty-two programs had mission statements on their websites. The most identified competency theme was the development of leadership skills (64%). Sixteen programs had learning outcomes for 30 concentrations. The most common competency themes in the concentrations' learning outcomes included knowledge/evidence (50%), leadership (40%), and communication (37%). Emerging themes comprised engaging in scholarly activity (29%) and performing research (37%). Because leadership was the most common theme in mission or purpose statements and learning outcomes, additional leadership training appears to be an area of focus for postprofessional PA programs. Despite common themes across the programs, there appears to be diversity in the areas of content focused on meeting the program's prospective students' needs more than alignment with the competencies. Including research and scholarly activity within postprofessional doctoral programs raises the question of whether this is an emerging area of focus that should be included in the PA professional competencies.

Attitudes Toward Research During Residency: A Survey of Canadian Residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Background Engagement with research has been shown to be associated with improved patient experience and outcomes at an institutional level in several disease areas1-3. However, this relationship has so far not been explored in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between research activity of IBD services across the United Kingdom (UK) and patient-reported quality of care provided by that service. Methods Patient-reported care quality data was collected across the UK through the 2023 IBD UK Patient Survey. Patients rated the overall quality of their care in the preceding 12 months as “poor”, “fair”, “good”, “very good” or “excellent”. High-quality care was defined as responses of “excellent,” “very good,” or “good”. Data related to paediatric services and adult services with fewer than 5 patient responses were excluded. The proportion of patients reporting high quality care at each service was compared with the number of patients recruited to research studies registered with the national central portfolio management system (CPMS) within the previous three years (2020-2022). The CPMS is a cloud-based system that holds the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) clinical research network portfolio of studies in England, in addition to the network of portfolios in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Analyses were performed where recruitment identified IBD as the primary subspecialty and gastroenterology was the managing specialty. Results Research recruitment data from 32,432 recruited research participants across 192 IBD services were aligned with 11,738 care quality responses and included in the analysis. Overall, there was a positive correlation between the number of patients recruited to research studies in an IBD service and the proportion of patients reporting high quality care (Spearman r (95% CI) 0.2044 (0.06047-0.3400) p=0.0045). An iterative Grubbs’ Test identified 6 IBD services as outliers. After excluding these services, the positive correlation was maintained (Spearman r (95% CI) 0.1946 (0.04788-0.3331) p=0.0078; Figure 1). Conclusion This study identifies a positive association between the research activity of IBD services and patient-perceived quality of care, highlighting the benefits of active research engagement in IBD care. Acknowledgements We are grateful to the patients who submitted survey responses and to the IBD UK Board members.