Adjunct Faculty Position in Wharton Accounting Department

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 4,132,800 - 9,643,200; Part time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School seeks an adjunct faculty member for Accounting to staff in-person courses on the Philadelphia campus. This part-time position focuses on Financial and Managerial Accounting instruction.

PhD required with university-level teaching experience and outstanding communication skills. Applications should include teaching evaluations and references.

Qualifications

• PhD degree from an accredited institution.
• Outstanding communication skills for teaching undergraduate and MBA students.
• University-level teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Staff a variety of courses in Financial and Managerial Accounting.
• Deliver in-person instruction on campus in Philadelphia, PA.
• Contribute to evaluating and mentoring students.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

University-level teaching experience

Education

PhD degree

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: The Wharton School: The Wharton School - Accounting

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Feb 27, 2026

Description

The Wharton School’s Accounting Department has a need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses in Financial and Managerial Accounting. All instruction will be conducted in person on the University’s campus in Philadelphia, PA. This is a part-time position and is not eligible for tenure.

Qualifications

Since excellence in teaching is the primary criteria for this position, applicants must have outstanding communication skills, along with an interest in teaching undergraduate and/or MBA students. Applicants must have university-level teaching experience and a PhD degree from an accredited institution.

Additional Application Materials

• Teaching evaluations and associated course syllabi from past teaching experience
• Contact information for three references who will automatically receive requests for letters of recommendation

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.