Accounting/Finance Adjunct Pool

Nelson University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson University in Phoenix, AZ, invites applications for an adjunct faculty opening in Finance and Accounting at Nelson American Indian College. Teaching undergraduate courses and supporting general education, you’ll align with the Assemblies of God mission and university policies.

Responsibilities include assigning syllabi, selecting texts, delivering quality instruction, and providing weekly student consultations.

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications commensurate with accreditation criteria.
• Established teaching abilities, clear communication skills, and knowledge of subject area.
• Ability to work harmoniously with faculty, staff, administration, and students.
• Adaptability to change and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned by the Dean. Courses may be scheduled during day or night hours, or Saturdays
• Instructors will prepare syllabi in accordance with the institutional model, initiate the process of textbook selection in a timely fashion, oversee quality educational experiences for students, produce evaluations and scores of student performance via the learning management system, and submit final grades per the posted schedule
• Adjunct faculty are required to provide 30 minutes of availability per week per course for student consultations (on a select day or attached to a class)
• Adjunct faculty members will be issued a copy of the University’s Institutional Policy Manual and expected to familiarize themselves with the policies of the University
• Adjunct faculty are required to wear professional attire during class and begin and end each class on time
• Adjunct faculty are required to carry out instructional and spiritual formation activities with students and staff in accord with University policies and practices
• All part time faculty are invited (but not required) to attend department meetings
• Adjunct faculty are not required but encouraged to attend the Faculty In-Service meetings. Likewise, adjunct faculty are not required but encouraged to participate in commencement ceremonies
• Adjunct faculty are required to connect and communicate with Department Chairs on a regular basis

Skills

Teaching abilities

Clear communication

Finance and accounting knowledge

Interpersonal collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree with 18 hours in finance or accounting

Job description

Location:

On campus Only

Position Type:

Part Time

Institutional Mission

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.

Position Overview

Nelson American Indian College, located in Phoenix, Arizona is currently accepting applications for an adjunct faculty opening in Finance and Accounting. This includes instruction to undergraduate students, as well as general education support.

Nelson AIC is affiliated and in partnership with Nelson University in Waxahachie, Texas.

We are an Assemblies of God institution and all applicants must be willing to subscribe to a statement of faith for final consideration in addition to professional and academic requirements.

Faculty intentionally provide a curriculum characterized by currency, harmony with Assemblies of God doctrine, and supported by biblical integration across all disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned by the Dean. Courses may be scheduled during day or night hours, or Saturdays
• Instructors will prepare syllabi in accordance with the institutional model, initiate the process of textbook selection in a timely fashion, oversee quality educational experiences for students, produce evaluations and scores of student performance via the learning management system, and submit final grades per the posted schedule
• Adjunct faculty are required to provide 30 minutes of availability per week per course for student consultations (on a select day or attached to a class)
• Adjunct faculty members will be issued a copy of the University’s Institutional Policy Manual and expected to familiarize themselves with the policies of the University
• Adjunct faculty are required to wear professional attire during class and begin and end each class on time
• Adjunct faculty are required to carry out instructional and spiritual formation activities with students and staff in accord with University policies and practices
• All part time faculty are invited (but not required) to attend department meetings
• Adjunct faculty are not required but encouraged to attend the Faculty In-Service meetings. Likewise, adjunct faculty are not required but encouraged to participate in commencement ceremonies
• Adjunct faculty are required to connect and communicate with Department Chairs on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications commensurate with accreditation criteria.
• Established teaching abilities, clear communication skills, and knowledge of subject area.
• Ability to work harmoniously with faculty, staff, administration, and students.
• Adaptability to change and innovation. Organizational Relationships
• Faculty members report to and are accountable to the Department Chair, College Dean, any local Administrative Dean when serving at an Extension Site, and the Vice President for Academics.
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university in finance and/or accounting-related field or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 hours in finance or accounting;
• Ability to effectively communicate across diverse populations in verbal and written expression;

Faith Commitment

• Personal faith consistent with Nelson University’s evangelical Christian mission
• Active participation in a local church community; Assemblies of God affiliation preferred

Compensation

Compensation is determined according to established pay scales and is based on credentials and teaching assignments.

Employment Classification

This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Contact

Dr. Carl Vanderpool

Administrative Dean

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