Adjunct Instructor - Accounting, Welch College of Business & Technology (Ongoing)

Sacred Heart; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart University invites applications for Adjunct Instructors in the Department of Accounting & Information Systems within the Welch College of Business & Technology. The role focuses on preparing students to apply financial knowledge and sound judgment to guide business and society.

Instructors bring accounting expertise into an applied learning environment, connecting financial theory with professional practice and shaping the next generation of accounting professionals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate or graduate accounting courses in accordance with established course objectives and academic standards.
• Create an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Connect accounting concepts and principles with current professional practice.
• Provide students with timely feedback and maintain regular communication throughout the course.
• Collaborate with the department chair and faculty as appropriate.
• Fulfill all responsibilities associated with the assigned course.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Course design

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Sacred Heart University’s Department of Accounting & Information Systems in the AACSB-accredited Welch College of Business & Technology invites applications for Adjunct Instructors committed to preparing students to use financial knowledge and sound judgment to guide the future of business and society.

At Sacred Heart, adjunct instructors bring accounting expertise into an applied learning environment that connects financial theory with professional practice. The role offers a meaningful opportunity to shape the next generation of accounting professionals by helping students develop technical knowledge, analytical judgment, and the ability to deliver accurate financial insight across business, government, education, and law.

Undergraduate and graduate offerings include a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, an accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s pathway, a Master of Science in Accounting, and specialized minors and certificates in accounting fundamentals, business analysis and reporting, forensic accounting, and tax compliance and planning. Students can also prepare for the AICPA Examination and gain applied experience through opportunities such as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Additional information about available classes can be found in the Accounting & Information Systems course descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate or graduate accounting courses in accordance with established course objectives and academic standards
• Create an engaging and supportive learning environment
• Connect accounting concepts and principles with current professional practice
• Provide students with timely feedback and maintain regular communication throughout the course
• Collaborate with the department chair and faculty as appropriate
• Fulfill all responsibilities associated with the assigned course

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree in accounting or a closely related field
• Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive environment in which all members of the University community can thrive and succeed