Adjunct Instructor in the School of Business: ACCT 204 - Financial Accounting

Calvin University • Grand Rapids, MI

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The Calvin University School of Business is seeking an adjunct professor to teach ACCT 204: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING. This four-credit course allows students to identify stakeholders in the accounting communication process and articulate how financial accounting supports the Biblical principle of stewardship. The course covers analyzing business transactions and their impact on financial statement components, evaluating the need for accruals and deferrals, and making appropriate adjustments. Students will also gain introductory knowledge in preparing the balance sheet, income statement, statement of stockholder’s equity, and statement of cash flows. Additionally, students will demonstrate a working knowledge of Excel for accounting/financial functions and perform ratio and percentage analyses to assess an entity’s financial position and performance. This four-credit course meets during Fall and Spring semesters in 2026-2027 in the School of Business building. Class timing is scheduled for 8:00-9:05 am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Fall, with potential flexibility in the Spring.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in accounting or a bachelor’s degree and five or more years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively using diverse pedagogies and instructional technologies.
• Commitment to Christian faith and willingness to integrate faith with learning in alignment with Calvin’s Reformed tradition.
• Candidates are expected to affirm the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with responsible accounting frameworks, ethics, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and employ appropriate pedagogical strategies to promote student success in university-level courses.
• Fulfill administrative duties such as tracking attendance, submitting grades, and maintaining timely communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Comply with Calvin University employment requirements, including mandatory online training modules.
• Support the mission of Calvin University, including commitment to the development of a diverse, multicultural community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level