Adjunct Instructor, Accounting and Finance - WVU Tech (Beckley)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 16,740 - 39,060; Part time

Job summary

The School of Business at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions in Accounting and Finance. Courses may be taught in-person or online and are paid per course.

The successful candidate will design, prepare, deliver, and assess courses for undergraduate programs in the School of Business. Responsibilities include teaching to ensure academic quality and student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting or accounting information systems, or PhD in Accounting.
• Finance: master’s or doctoral degree in finance, or bachelor’s with five years of experience; evidence of ability to teach.
• JD may be accepted for specific course needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person and/or online courses for undergraduate programs in the School of Business.
• Design, prepare, deliver, and assess courses for undergraduate programs.
• Ensure academic quality and student success.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Communication skills

Student needs responsiveness

Education

Master’s in Accounting

PhD in Accounting

JD (considered)

Master’s in Finance

Doctoral in Finance

Job description

Position Overview

The School of Business at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system located in Beckley, WV, is inviting applications for part‑time adjunct faculty positions. Potential areas of need include Accounting and Finance. All positions are part‑time, not benefits‑eligible. Salary is set on a per‑course basis. The successful candidate will design, prepare, deliver, and assess courses for the undergraduate programs in the School of Business, teaching in‑person and/or online as required.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for teaching in‑person and/or online courses for the undergraduate programs in the School of Business and will work to ensure academic quality and student success.

Qualifications

• Accounting: master’s degree in accounting or accounting information systems, or PhD in Accounting. A JD may be accepted for specific course needs. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of full‑time professional experience in the course content area, holding relevant professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CMA, CFE), will be considered.
• Finance: master’s or doctoral degree in finance or a closely related discipline, or a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of full‑time professional experience in the course content area. Evidence of ability to teach effectively is required.
• Commitment to teaching excellence, responsiveness to student needs, and good communication skills.

Application Information

• Letter of application summarizing your teaching qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.