Adjunct Faculty Position in Wharton Accounting Department

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Philadelphia is seeking highly qualified adjunct faculty for its Accounting Department. The role involves teaching Financial and Managerial Accounting courses to undergraduate and MBA students, requiring outstanding communication skills and significant teaching experience. Applicants must hold a PhD from an accredited institution. This part-time position will be conducted in person on campus and is not eligible for tenure, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to an esteemed academic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have university-level teaching experience.
• Excellence in teaching is the primary criteria.

Responsibilities

• Staff a variety of courses in Financial and Managerial Accounting.
• All instruction will be conducted in person.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Interest in teaching undergraduate and/or MBA students

Student-focused teaching

Education

PhD degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Position in Wharton Accounting Department

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Feb 27, 2026

Deadline:

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.

Application Instructions

To apply you can submit the following materials through our online application system:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching Evaluations & Associated Course Syllabi from Past Teaching Experience
• Contact information for three references who will automatically receive requests for letters of recommendation.

If review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue candidacy, you will be contacted directly.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/182267

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.