Adjunct Faculty, Accounting (Fall 2024 And Spring 2025)

Adjunct Faculty, Accounting (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025)

Position Available: August 15, 2024

FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)

Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)

Position Summary:

The Brennan School of Business at Dominican University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty Member to teach the following courses:

• Accounting 102 - Managerial Accounting (Fall and Spring)
• Accounting 312 - Income Taxation of Individuals (Fall)
• Accounting 411 - Accounting Information Systems (Fall)
• Accounting 201 - Introduction to Data Analytics in Accounting (Spring)
• Accounting 311 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II (Spring)
• Accounting 412 - Auditing (Spring)
• Accounting 604 - Accounting for Managers (Spring)
• Accounting 701 - Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization (Spring)
• Accounting 711 - Federal Taxation of Individuals (Spring)
• Accounting 716 - Audit and Assurance Services (Spring)

Accounting 102 is a required course for all business majors. Accounting 201, 311, 312, 411, and 412 are required courses for the accounting majors. Accounting 604 is a required MBA course. Accounting 701, 711, and 716 are required courses in the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program. All courses are offered in- person and online; however, online courses have face-to-face requirements. The ideal candidate will be based in the Chicagoland area to work with students in a face-to-face environment. The adjunct faculty member may work with senior accounting faculty to examine current teaching materials, cases, and software specific to this course.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Accounting, or a PhD with an emphasis in accounting

• Licensed or registered CPA, CMA

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of business-related work experience in accounting

• At least 2 years of demonstrated teaching experience (experience with Canvas Learning Management System preferred)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Access to personal technology and the ability to teach virtually (asynchronously or synchronously)

Responsibilities:

Adjunct faculty are responsible for the following:

• Adhering to the university policies, procedures, and university calendar with respect to reporting information to university offices

• Administering student evaluation, timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction, including grades and course evaluations

• Grading weekly assignments, responding to student emails and phone calls promptly and providing feedback in a timely manner.

• Preparing course materials, including writing test questions and delivering assignments appropriate to subject matter

• Meeting with students in-person or on Zoom and hosting office hours

• Adhering to the goals and objectives of the course, including delivery of assessments to the Department Chair and senior faculty in accounting

To Apply:

Dominican University will accept applications for this position until it is filled. Please submit a (1) cover letter, (2) CV/resume, including a list of references, and (3) a one to two page teaching philosophy statement specific to accounting.

Official transcripts will be required of finalists; submission instructions will be provided to applicants as necessary. Offers will be pending a background screening.

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We look forward to a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.