Adjunct Faculty, Accounting (Summer 2024)

Adjunct Faculty, Accounting (Summer 2024)

Position Available: May 1, 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 Accounting 101 - Financial Accounting in the Summer 2024 semester. Accounting 101 is an 8-week graduate course (May 13th - June 25th) and a required course for all business majors. The course will be taught online in an asynchronous format; however, the ideal candidate will be based in the Chicagoland area to work with students periodically in a face-to-face environment as the need arises. The adjunct faculty member may work with senior accounting faculty to examine current teaching materials, cases, and software specific to this course.

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the language and concepts of accounting. Students learn how to summarize financial data and begin to prepare financial reports such as the balance sheet and income statement. Topics in this course emphasize the accounting cycle and the valuation of assets, liabilities, and owners' equity. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a college algebra course before enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing

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.