Adjunct Faculty – Financial Accounting – (Spring 2027)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee perks and discounts

On-campus fitness resources

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking passionate adjunct instructors for Financial Accounting. You will provide high-quality instruction while supporting student success in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

The position is based on the Phoenix campus, focusing on the introduction to financial accounting and principles outlined by GAAP. This role offers a chance to impact students' lives.

Qualifications

• 3 years of accounting experience or 5 years of business experience with accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom instruction and discussions.
• Engage students in achieving course learning outcomes.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Incorporate current industry knowledge into teaching.
• Support the mission and values of GCU.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Student engagement

Performance assessment

Industry knowledge

Education

Masters in Accounting (MSA) or MBA

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

PhD/DBA in accounting or business

Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking passionate adjunct instructors to help prepare the next generation of professionals and leaders. As an adjunct, you will provide engaging, high-quality instruction while supporting student success in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The Colangelo College of Business is a Christian business school for servant leaders and innovation based upon ethics, purpose and stakeholder integration to help communities prosper and flourish.

Financial Accounting

This course is an introduction to the accounting cycle and the construction of financial statements. Students explore the fundamental principles and practices of financial accounting as outlined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); the steps in the accounting cycle from journalizing transactions through the preparation of financial statements; and the use and interpretation of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.

Why Work at GCU?

• Tuition benefits for adjunct employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee perks and discounts
• On-campus fitness and wellness resources

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Location: GCU Main Campus – Phoenix, AZ

In-person, on-campus instruction

Term: Spring 2027 (01/04/27 – 04/25/2027)

What You Will Do

• Facilitate classroom instruction and discussions
• Engage students in achieving course learning outcomes
• Assess student performance and provide feedback
• Incorporate current industry knowledge and best practices into teaching
• Support the mission and values of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring

• Masters in Accounting (MSA) or Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• 3 years accounting experience or 5 years business experience with accounting responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD/DBA in accounting or other business related discipline.

Join GCU and help students discover their purpose, achieve their goals, and make an impact in their communities.

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GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process.