Temporary, Part-Time Accounting Instructor (Unsolicited)

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Millersville University is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Accounting Instructor to teach in-person undergraduate courses in the Department of Accounting and Finance.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Accounting (or related field) and professional certification such as CPA/CMA/CFE, with strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive teaching. Prior teaching experience is preferred, and scholarship/service is expected alongside instruction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• MBA, JD or other Master’s level business degree must have a relevant professional certification and business experience.
• Evidence of ability to teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person undergraduate accounting courses and deliver lectures.
• Create assessments and course materials; develop syllabi and lesson plans.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment and support student success.
• Assist with scholarship and service activities commensurate with the assignment.
• Administer grading, record-keeping, and advising duties for students.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching ability

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in Accounting

MBA/JD or related master's with CPA/CMA/CFE

Job description

Temporary, Part-Time Accounting Instructor (Unsolicited) Millersville University

Department: Accounting and Finance. Nature of Position: Temporary, part-time

Job Summary/Basic Function

The department of Accounting & Finance is acceptingapplications for a Temporary Part-Time Faculty Member to teachin-person undergraduate accounting courses, encompassing deliveringlectures, creating assessments, and fostering an inclusive learningenvironment. Requirements: MBA, MS in Accounting, or J.D., arelevant professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFE, etc.), andbusiness experience. Prior teaching experience is preferred, and astrong knowledge of accounting principles and communication skillsare essential. In addition to teaching, there is an expectation forscholarship and service commensurate with the assignment. Thisposition offers the opportunity to contribute to academic andprofessional student development. If you meet these qualificationsand are passionate about accounting education, we encourage you toapply and become a valued member of our faculty team.

• Class schedule and modality (face-to-face, online, blended,etc.) is set by the dean of the college.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville Universityof Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities ofPennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars ofdistinction include exceptionally strong student-facultyrelationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campusand vibrant location, and successful job placement for ourstudents. Our students' success, both inside and outside of theclassroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerousopportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and socialgrowth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs areavailable for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximatelyone thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and threedoctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fieldsand dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, researchlabs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 statesand in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals whoembrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission,professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learningand working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climateof inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of InclusiveExcellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learningand working environment. Millersville University is an equalopportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state lawsand university policy, is committed to providing equal educationaland employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age,color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations areencouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Accounting or related discipline.
  • (Candidates with an MBA, JD or other Master's level business degree must have a relevant professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFE, etc) and relevant business experience.)
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for class teaching assignments.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Accounting or related discipline.
• A relevant professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFE, etc.) andbusiness experience.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

Essential Functions

Working Conditions and Physical Effort - (EssentialFunctions)

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to:
  • sit or stand while teaching.
  • speak clearly.
  • communicate via writing exceptionally well
  • understand verbal communication (read and understand verbalmessages).
  • use construction tools safely.
  • move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and stage areas.
  • climb ladders.
  • stoop or bend to pick things up.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance.
  • lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment and materials.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance.
• Teach courses face-to-face at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online toolsand/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modesof education delivery.
• Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboardand mouse.