Adjunct Faculty-Business Administration and Economics

Berkshirejobs; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA invites applications for part-time faculty in accounting, finance, and business law. The position is part-time and temporary, with pay per credit ($1,166–$2,549) based on semesters taught.

Applicants should hold a master’s degree (doctorate preferred) and have college teaching experience; CPA is preferred for accounting; Excel proficiency is required for finance; visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field; Doctorate preferred.
• Evidence of expertise, scholarly activity, or creative work appropriate to the discipline.
• Previous teaching experience at the college level is strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred for accounting courses.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel and other relevant financial technologies.
• Master's degree or higher in Business, Legal Studies, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) for Law courses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Subject matter expertise

Ethics and professional responsibility

Education

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate preferred

J.D. (Law)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial technologies

Job description

Location: North Adams, MA Category: Faculty Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Mon Sep 28 2026

Job Description

The Business Administration and Economics Department at MCLA seeks applications for part-time faculty in the areas of accounting, finance, and business law. The program is designed to develop liberally educated professionals with the knowledge, perspectives, problem-solving abilities, and ethical values necessary for successful careers and responsible citizenship.

Job Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in a related field. Doctorate preferred.
• Evidence of expertise, scholarly activity, or creative work appropriate to the discipline.
• Previous teaching experience at the college level is strongly preferred.

Requirements to Teach Accounting Courses:

• Evidence of expertise, scholarly activity, or creative work appropriate to accounting.
• Prior college-level teach experience preferred, but not required
• CPA preferred

Requirements to Teach Finance Courses:

• Evidence of expertise, scholarly activity, or creative work appropriate to finance.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel and other relevant financial technologies

Requirements to Teach Law Courses:

• Master's degree or higher in Business, Legal Studies, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or a Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Knowledge of topics relevant to business, including contracts, agency, business organizations, employment law, regulatory compliance, ethics, and the legal environment of business

Additional Information

This is a part time, temporary position within the MSCA union. Salary for this position is$1,166-$2,549 per credit. Pay is based on number of semesters previously taught.

Position starts on 1/20/2027.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidentialproclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1Bvisas, this position is not eligible forvisasponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
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