Adjunct Faculty, Cost Management (Fall 2025)

Dominican University; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Dominican University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Cost Management course beginning October 2025. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and demonstrate strong professional experience in accounting. The role involves teaching and grading while maintaining student engagement in online formats.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of professional experience in accounting or a closely related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and grade assignments.
• Hold office hours and administer student evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting (MSA), Business Administration (MBA), or a closely related field

Job description

Position:Adjunct Faculty, Cost Management (Fall 2025)

Location: River Forest, IL

Job Id:2121

# of Openings:1

Adjunct Faculty, Cost Management (Fall 2025)

Position Available: August 25, 2025

FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)

Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)

Job Location: Remote – Must be a Residentof the State of Illinois

Position Summary:

The Brennan School of Business at Dominican University invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position to teach the following:

Course Number: ACCT 710: Cost Management

Course Dates: October 20, 2025 – December 5, 2025

Delivery Mode: Online asynchronous, but office hours are required in-person at Dominican University

The course is a core requirement for all Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) students. The Adjunct Faculty member will report to the Department Chair of Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship.

Course Description

This course explores the use of accounting information planning, controlling, and decision-making processes within organizations. Topics include product cost measurement and control, job order and process costing systems, activity-based costing, budgeting and variance analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, responsibility accounting, capital investment, and strategic cost management. Students are strongly encouraged to complete ACCT 713 before enrolling in this course.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting (MSA), Business Administration (MBA), or a closely related field
• At least two years of professional experience working in accounting or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three years of professional experience in finance or accounting
• Minimum two years of teaching experience (preferably in higher education)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Professional Certifications (ex. CPA, CMA)

Responsibilities:

Adjunct faculty are responsible for the following:

• Adhere to the university policies, procedures, and university calendar with respect to reporting information to university offices.
• Administer student evaluations and submit the required paperwork related to instruction, including grades and course evaluations, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Grade weekly assignments, respond to student emails and phone calls promptly, and provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Prepare course materials, including writing test questions and delivering assignments appropriate to the subject matter.
• Hold office hours in person and/or via Zoom to support student learning.
• Adhere to the goals and objectives of the course, as guided by the Department Chair.

To Apply:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please submit:

• Cover letter (include the course of interest)
• CV/resume (including a list of three references)
• Teaching philosophy statement (1–2 pages, specific to accounting)
  

Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.

Physical Demands

• Ability to spend moderate durations of the workday standing or walking around
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times (applicable for on-campus positions)
• Note: accommodation will be made for applicants who cannot meet these physical demands

Salary and FLSA Status

• Salary: $2,000 - $5,000. The actual pay is determined based on credentials, experience, course level, and credit hours.
• FLSA Status: Exempt, Part-Time

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.

Expectations for all Dominican Employees

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement

Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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