Adjunct Faculty, Department of Accounting - Open Pool

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Department of Accounting in the College of Business may hire temporary faculty from an applicant pool. Teaching could be days or evenings and live or online, with courses offered in fall, spring and summer.

Instructors design syllabi and administer courses through CSU’s learning management system. Pay is per course, typically $7,000–$7,500 per class, with higher rates possible for more complex courses or experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s, J.D., or Ph.D. in accounting or related field aligned with subjects like financial/managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, or ethics.
• Doctoral candidate in a relevant field is acceptable.
• Undergraduate degree with five years or more professional experience in related areas may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer courses to meet college outcomes and standards; develop syllabi.
• Deliver course material using multimedia and CSU's learning management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional design

Teaching ability

Course delivery

Education

Master’s/JD/PhD aligned with accounting or related field

Doctoral candidate in related field

Undergraduate degree + 5+ years professional experience

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Accounting in the College of Business may hire temporary faculty from an applicant pool from time to time. The teaching load and course assignments are made by the Department Chair. Teaching could be days or evenings and live or online. Instructors may be hired for fall, spring and/or summer term in a given academic year. Applications will be accepted throughout the calendar year. Hiring decisions are normally made during the late spring and throughout the summer for fall semester, during fall semester for spring semester, and during spring semester for the summer term. Learn more about the Department of Accounting: https://biz.colostate.edu/resources/departments/department-of-accounting.

Salary Range: Per course basis; default starting pay is $7,000 - $7,500/class; in select instances, pay may be higher commensurate with experience/course complexity.

Essential Job Duties

Instructional Course Design and Administration: Construct course syllabus adhering to College of Business assurance of learning outcomes and departmental standards Administer course through Colorado State University’s learning management system.

Instructional Course Delivery: Deliver instructional course material via multi-media teaching techniques in relevant subject areas in prescribed delivery format.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervision: N/A

Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Department of Accounting will not sponsor a visa for this position now nor in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicable Master’s, J.D., or Ph.D. that is aligned with one or more of the following subject areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics.

Or current doctoral candidate in a field of study that is aligned with one or more of the above-mentioned subject areas.

Or applicable undergraduate degree with five years or more professional work experience aligned with one or more of the above-mentioned subject areas.

Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics.

Legal authorization to work in the US. The College of Business will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching courses in these relevant areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics.

Degree obtained from a school of business accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International).

Previous university teaching experience in a college of business in relevant subject areas or experience teaching in a business setting.

Substantial business experience in relevant subject areas.

Experience with multi-media teaching techniques.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be carried out when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.