Adjunct Professor - Accounting Department Pool

William & Mary; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA seeks adjunct faculty in the Accounting Department to teach one or more courses. The role involves developing syllabi, coordinating activities, and promoting academic integrity while supporting students with timely feedback.

Ideal candidates hold a master's degree (or BA with substantial accounting experience), strong communication, and the ability to leverage Blackboard and other tech in education.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in a related discipline or a Bachelor's degree with significant discipline experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are required.
• Ability to incorporate technology in education processes and use learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review course content, activities, assignments, and assessments before the term starts.
• Prepare a syllabus with guidance from the Area Head/Lead instructor.
• Coordinate course activities with the Area Head and lead instructor.
• Promote inclusive excellence and academic integrity.
• Support student learning using the learning management system and accommodation processes.
• Maintain open communication with Area Head and other faculty and staff.
• Provide timely, specific feedback and respond to inquiries within 24 hours.
• Grade assignments and exams promptly and offer weekly office hours.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Technology in education

Education

Master's degree in related discipline

Bachelor's degree with significant experience

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Professor - Accounting Department Pool

Job Description Summary

The mission of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary is to serve the Commonwealth, the nation, and the global community both by offering high-quality educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels and by creating and communicating new knowledge.

The Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty to teach one or more undergraduate/graduate courses in Accounting. William & Mary is a premier liberal arts university, chartered in 1693, and has long been considered one of the "Public Ivies." The graduate business school has been recognized as a "Top-50" school by Business Week, the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal. The University is situated in historic Williamsburg, Virginia and is within an hour's drive of Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. Washington DC is within three hour's drive. More information about the school can be found on the web at http://mason.wm.edu/.

Adjunct faculty serve a vital role and are valued members of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business and the William & Mary community. Under the guidance of the Area Head, adjunct faculty members teach courses, facilitate course activities/assessments and provide students with timely feedback, while promoting W&M values. Adjunct faculty are provided with professional learning opportunities and are invited to attend on-campus events.

Position Duties

• Review course content, activities, activities, assignments and assessments prior to the term start date.
• Prepare a syllabus (with guidance from the Area Head and/or Lead instructor).
• Coordinate course activities with the Area Head and/or lead instructor, and the Associate Dean for the program as necessary.
• Promote inclusive excellence and academic integrity.
• Support student learning using W&M's learning management system.
• Support documented student accommodations.
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines and adhere to the academic credit hour policies & guidelines.
• Maintain frequent and open communication with Area Head, other faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate.
• Provide students with timely and specific feedback.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner (48-72 hours).
• Offer weekly office hours for individual or group consultation.
• Submit final grades according to William & Mary policy and the individual program calendars.
• Submit end-of-semester feedback and reflection form.
• Complete all required training and orientation activities prior to the term start date.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree directly related to the discipline or a Bachelor's Degree extensive and significant experience related to the discipline.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to incorporate technology in education processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree directly related to the discipline.
• Certified Public Accounting License.
• Expertise and relevant professional experience in a closely related field.
• Previous experience providing instruction in an academic or corporate setting.
• Computer proficiency and experience using Blackboard or a similar learning management system.

For full consideration please submit CV/resume, cover letter, teaching statement and unofficial transcripts (note - official transcripts from highest degree earned will be required at the time of hire). You may also upload evidence of your teaching effectiveness and communication skills (if available).

The review of applications is ongoing, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hired candidates are required to provide official transcripts prior to the contracted start date.

This part‑time position is restricted to the term in which it is assigned and hired, and is not eligible for benefits.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Additional Job Description

Job Profile: JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade: S99

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-07-20

Position Restrictions: Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

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