Adjunct Instructor of Accounting

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Accounting. The School of Accountancy (SoA) in the College of Business and Economic Development (CBED), University of Southern Mississippi, invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in accounting. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter their area of expertise and teaching interest (i.e. financial, managerial, auditing, tax, etc.). Candidates may be asked to teach on the Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campus, in a remote delivery format, or online. Adjunct instructors are engaged to teach classes on a class-by-class, semester-by-semester basis.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Accounting; or graduate degree in business with 18 graduate credit hours in accounting. For tax courses, a Juris Doctorate with a graduate degree in taxation (L.L.M. or MST) will meet the minimum qualifications.
• Meet the requirements of a scholarly academic, practice academic, scholarly practitioner, or instructional practitioner in accounting for AACSB accreditation purposes.
• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level
• Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of effective teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
• Knowledge of the field of advanced business law topics
• The ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching, such as Canvas, as well as other technological communications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in teaching strategies and techniques for all student populations
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• An earned doctorate in Accounting or other appropriate related field from an AACSB accredited institution
• Experience in public or corporate accounting
• Professional certification as a CPA or CMA
• Prior teaching experience at a four-year university delivering online and campus classes
• Experience with learning management and online homework systems

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver courses covering the assigned content and topics.
• Communicate course requirements to students.
• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes as needed.
• Be available to students enrolled in their class for support and course advising, including exams, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
• Be collaborative with other CBED faculty as well as the Director of the SoA to plan, implement, and evaluate each course offering taught to maintain quality and effectiveness.
• Assign and evaluate assessments required for assurance of learning.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the College of Business and Economic Development, the School of Accountancy, and the University of Southern Mississippi.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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