Adjunct Accounting Faculty - Graduate Programs

National American University; Rapid City (SD); Remote; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

National American University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Accounting to deliver the approved curricula and contribute to program quality in a dynamic, higher-education setting. The role requires strong teaching credentials and applicable accounting experience to support student success.

The position emphasizes collaboration with academic leadership, ongoing professional development, and engagement in university activities to uphold standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver approved curricula and teach effectively (per university standards).
• Strong research and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Clinical and professional proficiency in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction and all aspects of teaching of approved curricula as outlined in the university’s master syllabus.
• Recommends curriculum changes based on industry needs.
• Attends continuing education programs and seminars to maintain industry knowledge and skills.
• Works with program advisory committees as needed.
• Administers assessment instruments as requested by assessment director or academic dean.
• Maintains accurate attendance and academic records for students.
• Participates in faculty meetings and in-service meetings.
• Participates in National American University school functions, i.e., graduations, honors ceremonies, etc., as often as possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Management & leadership

Organizational skills

Research skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Clinical & professional skills

Education

Earned doctorate in accounting

Earned master’s degree in accounting

Six graduate courses in accounting

Active accounting license or certification

Five years professional & managerial accounting experience

Five years scholarly activity in accounting

Five years teaching accounting at the post-secondary level

ABD (accounting) with coursework completed toward doctorate

ABD toward earning a doctorate in accounting

Job description

National American University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Accounting to deliver the approved curricula and contribute to program quality in a dynamic, higher-education setting. The role requires strong teaching credentials and applicable accounting experience to support student success.

The position emphasizes collaboration with academic leadership, ongoing professional development, and engagement in university activities to uphold standards.