Evergreen Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Howard Payne University • Brownwood, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Howard Payne University seeks to employ evangelical Christians dedicated to teaching and service who model Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs. As a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Howard Payne University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values, supporting the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities. This posting establishes an ongoing pool of candidates for adjunct instructor positions in the School of Business, with primary teaching needs in Accounting. Applications will be reviewed when openings are available. Hired adjunct faculty will teach assigned accounting courses and support the school’s commitment to preparing career-ready, faith-formed business graduates who are grounded ethically, prepared professionally, and connected to employer and community needs.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in accounting or a closely related field, or at least 18 graduate-level hours in accounting, is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D., DBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification is preferred.
• Prior university teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Brightspace is preferred.
• Professional experience in accounting, auditing, tax, financial reporting, managerial accounting, or related areas is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches one or more subjects within the Department for the course/s which you have been appointed to teach for the particular academic semester/term
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students via mode as discussed with supervisor (online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face)
• Meets classes as scheduled
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other student learning assignments
• Reports student attendance electronically, via Brightspace or Gateway. Training to use these systems will be made available to the instructor
• Assesses and reports student achievement validly and reliably
• Communicates with students consistently and in a timely manner
• Connects accounting course content to professional practice, ethical decision-making, career readiness, and business applications relevant to students’ future work and service.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level