Adjunct Faculty- Accounting

Mercy University; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy College seeks part-time, adjunct instructors to teach a variety of accounting courses, including Advanced Accounting and Auditing, to undergraduate and graduate students, starting with the Spring 2026 semester. Candidates must be available to teach in various modalities (in-person and online).

Successful candidates may be offered up to two sections per course, with a maximum of three course assignments per semester, and may assist with program curricular and professional activities while

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate from an accredited institution in an appropriate academic discipline.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience teaching accounting courses at the college level.
• Experience building course syllabi and curriculum development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of accounting courses to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to teach in-person and online modalities.
• May teach up to two sections per course with a maximum of three course assignments per semester.
• Commitment to teaching with inclusive excellence and participate in program activities.

Skills

CPA designation

Online teaching

College-level teaching experience

Education

Masters or Doctorate

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting Department in the School of Business at MercyCollege seeks part-time, adjunct instructors to teach a variety ofaccounting courses, including Advanced Accounting and Auditing toboth undergraduate and graduate students, starting with the Spring2026 semester. Candidates must be available and able to teach invarious modalities (in-person and online).

Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to teach up totwo sections of any given course, with a maximum of three courseassignments per semester. Commitment to teaching with inclusiveexcellence is required.

Candidates may also be asked to assist with program curricular andprofessional activities and to attend select programmatic orprofessional development meetings.

Schedule: Evening and daytime teaching.

Location: Courses may be offered at the Dobbs Ferry,Manhattan, or Bronx campuses, or online (synchronous and/orasynchronous).

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience successfully teaching accountingcourses at the college-level
  • Experience with online teaching and learning
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
  • Experience building course syllabi and curriculum developmentpreferred

Education Requirements

• Masters or Doctorate from accredited institution in anappropriate academic discipline

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New YorkCity area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate andgraduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business,Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, andSocial and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-ServingInstitution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse.As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), MercyUniversity, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in thecountry for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges andUniversities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning theirprestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latinostudents.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a nationalleader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in severaldisciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College inWestchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment tohelp a diverse student body set a course for their future. Tosupport its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number offederal grants which enable us to better develop and delivereducation to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New Yorkmetropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-timeundergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercystudents learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattanas well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and theirfamilies with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. Weoffer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students theopportunity to transform their lives through higher education byoffering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized andhigh-quality learning environments, thus preparing students toembark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout theirlives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changingworld.

Benefits Eligible

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their familieswith a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offerhigh-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy Universityactively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student bodythat includes members of historically underrepresented groups andstrives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campuscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to age, race, color, national origin,ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexualorientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight,genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure thatpersons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodationsfor the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed,please contact The Office of Human Resources at [phone],Option 6 or via email at [e-mail].

The posted salary range for this position is based on severallegitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization.Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equalwork regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected byfederal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcomingenvironment for all. Information regarding campus safety can befound here .