Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

Strayer University, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 9,200 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Well-being incentives

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Strayer University, LLC seeks a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to teach online undergraduate and graduate accounting courses for the upcoming winter quarter starting January 4, 2027. The role emphasizes coaching, mentoring, and flexible instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Qualified candidates will typically hold a Doctorate in Accounting (or related field) and CPA licensure, with preferred online teaching and five years of accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at college level and online teaching preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and CPA content areas.
• Ability to engage online learners and assess performance effectively.
• Strong communication and feedback skills for diverse student populations.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses from pre-designed curriculum using professional expertise.
• Enhance curriculum with technology and video resources.
• Utilize online learning platform to enrich student experience.
• Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours for feedback.
• Establish clear standards for evaluation and adhere to university policies.
• Attend faculty meetings and training as required.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation

Course planning

Academic technology

Academic evaluation

Professional composure

Education

Doctorate in Accounting

Doctorate in business-related discipline (accounting)

Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Provides quality education and maintains high standards of academic excellence in teaching assigned courses in the discipline. Conducts office hours as assigned. Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can change lives? Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to join our academics team. We are currently in search of a passionate professor for an online undergraduate/graduate level accounting class for the upcoming winter quarter, starting January 4, 2027. Strayer Adjunct Faculty are not just instructors, they are also coaches and mentors. Our faculty members strive to ignite a life-long love of learning in our students and to be flexible with their diverse learning styles. We believe in a strong faculty-student relationship and building a community in the classroom.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach courses as assigned from a pre-designed curriculum and utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.
• Enhance the strength and effectiveness of the curriculum through the use of technology and videos.
• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience.
• Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to ensure students receive quality feedback in a timely manner to support their academic success.
• Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Attend faculty meetings and workshops or training as required.

Job Skills:

• Effectively communicate with all levels of the University.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.
• Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing of course objectives.
• Must have strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage potentially stressful situations in a professional and ethical manner.

Work Experience:

• Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience are strongly preferred.
• 5 years professional experience in accounting preferred.
• Prefer teaching experience in CPA review courses.
• Some fraud prevention experience strongly preferred.

Education:

• Doctorate in Accounting required
• Doctorate in Business-related discipline (accounting concentration or Master’s degree in accounting) required

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• CPA license required (active or inactive)

Other:

• No travel.
• Must be able to lift 1 lb.
• Mobility within the office includes movement from floor to floor.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

$2,300-$2,600 is the expected starting pay per online assignment for this position per quarter and $3,000 is the expected starting pay per on campus assignment for this position per quarter. If your location is near a campus, on campus teaching may be required.

Benefits:

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
• well-being incentives
• parental leave
• paid time off
• certain paid holidays
• tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
• 401(k) retirement benefit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• tuition assistance
• entertainment and retail discounts

Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all.

Strayer University Adjunct Faculty are compensated based on the number and type of course(s) that are taught in a given quarter. Currently, compensation for courses ranges from $2,300 - $3,100.