Accounting - Lecturer Part-time, Temporary

University of Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for part-time lecturer positions in the Milgard School of Business. Appointments are 0.33 FTE and typically align with the academic quarter; courses may be online, in-person, or hybrid.

The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and/or graduate accounting courses, including financial and managerial accounting, financial statement analysis, audit, taxation, AIS, analytics, and forensic accounting.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Business or related discipline; CPA license and accounting undergrad degree considered for undergrad courses.
• Five years of teaching experience or demonstrated teaching effectiveness; onboarding for limited experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver rigorous course content that meets academic standards.
• Ensure delivery of course materials fits catalog descriptions and learning goals.
• Coordinate with the Area Coordinator and Milgard School of Business administration.
• Use appropriate and effective teaching strategies and student evaluation methods.
• Inform students of all course requirements and provide feedback regularly.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Use appropriate technology for the course.
• Submit course grades by the deadline.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s or PhD in Business or related discipline

CPA license and accounting undergrad degree (optional)

Job description

Position Overview

Organization: Milgard School of Business

Position Description

The appointment period is generally in alignment with the nine-month academic quarter (September 1 – June 15) at a .33 FTE. The positions are dependent on curricular need and available funding. Part-time lecturers are non-voting members of the UW Tacoma faculty.

We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in topics including introductory courses in financial and managerial accounting, financial statement analysis, audit, taxation, accounting information systems and analytics, and forensic accounting.

The positions may require on-site face-to-face availability for course instruction or online/hybrid instruction. Teaching assignments may include days and/or evenings. Our graduate programs include weekend course instruction.

The base salary range for this position will be $2,000-$3,097 per month per 5-credit course (0.33 FTE), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Prepare and deliver rigorous course content that meets the academic standards befitting the University of Washington.
• Ensure that delivery of all course materials fits the catalog course description, meets the stated learning goals for each course, and aligns with existing standards.
• Coordinate with the corresponding Area Coordinator and the Milgard School of Business administration .
• Use appropriate and effective teaching strategies and student evaluation methods.
• Inform students of all course requirements and provide feedback on a continuing basis.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Use appropriate technology for the course.
• Submit course grades by the deadline.

University and School Background

One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that shares the University of Washington’s commitment to high-quality teaching and research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural and economic development of the South Puget Sound. For more information about UW Tacoma, please visit http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/.

The Milgard School of Business, named in recognition of a multi-million-dollar gift from the Milgard family, enjoys strong relationships with businesses and the South Puget Sound community. The AACSB-accredited Milgard School currently has more than 850 students in its undergraduate, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Accounting (MSAcc), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Master of Cybersecurity and Leadership (MCL) programs, in addition to undergraduate minors in business data analytics and sports enterprise management. Additional information about the Milgard School of Business can be found at http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/business.

Qualifications

Applicants for this instructional faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Business or a related discipline. Candidates with an accounting undergraduate degree in accounting, CPA license, and relevant work experience will also be considered for undergraduate courses.
• Candidates should have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness or a minimum of five years of experience in a relevant field. Candidates with limited prior teaching experience must be willing to commit to an initial onboarding process that includes guided mentoring by experienced faculty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .

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Disability Services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Title IX Notice

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Office of the Title IX Coordinator

Valery Richardson, Title IX Coordinator
4311 11th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105
206-221-7932
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