Adjunct Instructor of Accounting

Overview

The organization is accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Accounting.

• Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001, United States
• Division/School: Accountancy (within the College of Business and Economic Development)
• Employment Type: Faculty (Part Time)
• Grant Funded: No
• Pay Grade: Generic Grade
• Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled
• Application Review: Screening will begin immediately and hiring will depend on the needs of the School of Accountancy on a semester-by-semester basis.

Adjunct instructors are engaged to teach classes on a class-by-class, semester-by-semester basis. Candidates may be asked to teach on the Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campus, in a remote delivery format, or online.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver courses covering the assigned content and topics.
• Communicate course requirements to students.
• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes as needed.
• Be available to students enrolled in their class for support and course advising, including exams, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
• Collaborate with other College of Business and Economic Development faculty and the Director of the School of Accountancy to plan, implement, and evaluate each course offering to maintain quality and effectiveness.
• Assign and evaluate assessments required for assurance of learning.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the College of Business and Economic Development, the School of Accountancy, and the University.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Accounting; or a graduate degree in business with 18 graduate credit hours in accounting.
• For tax courses: Juris Doctorate with a graduate degree in taxation (L.L.M. or MST) will meet the minimum qualifications.
• Must meet requirements of a scholarly academic, practice academic, scholarly practitioner, or instructional practitioner in accounting for AACSB accreditation purposes.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of effective teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
• Knowledge of the field of advanced business law topics.
• Ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching (e.g., Canvas) and other technological communications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in teaching strategies and techniques for all student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Accounting or other appropriate related field from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Experience in public or corporate accounting.
• Professional certification as a CPA or CMA.
• Prior teaching experience at a four-year university delivering online and campus classes.
• Experience with learning management and online homework systems.

Compensation & Benefits

Part-time faculty employment; pay grade is listed as Generic Grade. (Additional compensation and benefits information not provided in the posting.)

Application Requirements

Screening begins immediately and hiring depends on semester needs. Applications must include:

• A cover letter describing qualifications for the position as detailed in the announcement and the candidate’s area of teaching interest.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if applicable (e.g., a sample of recent, system-generated teaching evaluations).
• Names and contact information for five professional references, at least three of whom can provide an evaluation of teaching or teaching potential.

Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Applicants must apply through the organization’s jobs portal.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The organization will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.