Accounting Adjunct Professor

The Pennsylvania State University

Struble (PA)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 83,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Accounting Department in the Smeal College of Business seeks to hire Part-Time Instructor(s) to teach undergraduate accounting courses in person at University Park.

The successful candidate will teach a range of accounting subjects, prepare and deliver course material, evaluate student work, and maintain course records. Appointments are contingent upon departmental instructional needs and available funding.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (particularly in accounting or tax).
  • Relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate courses in accounting.
  • Prepare and deliver course material.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Maintain course records.
  • Fulfill instructional responsibilities.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Accounting Department within the Smeal College of Business seeks to hire a Part‑Time Instructor(s) to teach undergraduate accounting courses in person at University Park. Typical qualifications include advanced degrees (particularly in accounting or tax) and relevant work experience. Applicants must submit an online application that includes a curriculum vitae (CV) and may include additional supporting materials.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses for a variety of accounting subjects, including preparing and delivering course material, evaluating student work, maintaining appropriate course records, and fulfilling other instructional responsibilities associated with the assigned course(s). Appointments are contingent upon departmental instructional needs and available funding.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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