Adjunct Faculty, Department of Accounting - Open Pool

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

17d • $7,000 - $7,500

About The Position

The Department of Accounting in the College of Business may hire adjunct faculty from an applicant pool from time to time. The teaching load and course assignments are made by the Department Chair. Teaching could be days or evenings and live or online. Instructors may be hired for fall, spring and/or summer term in a given academic year. Applications will be accepted throughout the academic year. Hiring decisions are normally made during fall semester for spring semester, during early spring semester for the summer term, and during the late spring for fall semester. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on June 30, 2026. Visit https://biz.colostate.edu/resources/departments/department-of-accounting to learn more.

Requirements

• Applicable Master’s, J.D., or Ph.D. that is aligned with one or more of the following subject areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics
• Or current doctoral candidate in a field of study that is aligned with one or more of the above-mentioned subject areas
• Or applicable undergraduate degree with five years or more professional work experience aligned with one or more of the above-mentioned subject areas
• Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics
• Legal authorization to work in the US. The College of Business will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
• Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching courses in these relevant areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics
• Degree obtained from a school of business accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International)
• Previous university teaching experience in a college of business in relevant subject areas or experience teaching in a business setting
• Substantial business experience in relevant subject areas
• Experience with multi-media teaching techniques

Responsibilities

• Construct course syllabus adhering to College of Business assurance of learning outcomes and departmental standards
• Administer course through Colorado State University’s learning management system.
• Deliver instructional course material via multi-media teaching techniques in relevant subject areas in prescribed delivery format.

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees