Part Time - Accounting - Adjunct Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in State College is seeking a Part-Time Instructor for its online Masters of Taxation program. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and extensive knowledge of tax law topics including corporate taxation and estate tax. This role involves designing courses that emphasize ethical practices in taxation. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of tax law in various subjects.
• Ability to design and present course material asynchronously.
• Experience in ethical constructs guiding the practice of taxation.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the online Masters of Taxation program.
• Resolve tax law questions for economic decision making.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and support diversity initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of tax law

Tax research

Corporate taxation

Estate and gift tax

Partnerships taxation

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent education

Job description

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Job Description and Position Requirements

The Accounting Department within the Smeal College of Business seeks to hire a Part-Time Instructor to teach courses in the online Masters of Taxation program. Applicants should have detailed knowledge of the tax law in subjects such as corporate taxation (including reorganizations and consolidated tax returns); tax research, writing & analysis; partnerships; estate & gift tax; exempt organizations; and/or state & local taxation. A Master's degree or equivalent education and experience is required.

The successful candidate will be expected to design and present course material in an asynchronous format that teaches students how to resolve tax law questions in support of economic decision making and tax return position defense. Courses provide an in-depth understanding of the ethical constructs that guide and limit the practice of taxation.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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