Adjunct Faculty - Accounting and Law

Adjunct Faculty – Department of Accounting and Law

Position within Cotsakos College of Business. Courses are taught both online and in person.

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Intermediate Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Advanced Accounting
• Taxation of Individuals and Corporations
• Legal Environment of Business
• Business Law

• Financial Accounting for Decision Makers
• Accounting for Strategic Business Decision Making
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Taxation of Individuals
• Taxation of Business Entities

• Develop syllabi and lesson plans using the course outline to deliver content, objectives, and assessment for up to six (6) credits per semester.
• Provide consistent, effective support and guidance through role‑modeling and mentoring.
• Teach courses in person and/or online, depending on schedules and departmental needs.

• MBA or Master’s in accounting or a related field plus CPA with at least five years of managerial experience teaching accounting courses; or J.D. plus L.L.M. for teaching Taxation and Business Law.
• Full‑time or part‑time employment or active professional practice.
• Ability to teach online.

• One or more years of teaching in higher education.
• Professional activity within the discipline such as leadership or managerial role in a business enterprise, non‑profit organization, government agency, or business professional organization.
• Experience teaching both online and in person.

• MBA or Master’s in accounting or a related field plus CPA with at least ten years of managerial experience teaching accounting courses; or J.D. plus L.L.M. for teaching Taxation and Business Law.
• Full‑time or part‑time employment or active professional practice.
• Ability to teach online.

• Professional certification and/or continuing professional education relevant to the business domain.
• Fifteen or more years of managerial experience.
• Published peer or non‑peer reviewed articles, conference papers, blogs, or books.
• Board membership in a business enterprise, non‑profit organization, or professional association.
• Experience teaching both online and in person.

• Ability to translate business experience into pedagogical approaches that enhance curriculum relevance.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Commitment to content, teaching excellence, assessment strategies, and positive outcomes.
• Patience and resourcefulness in managing student challenges.
• Capability to manage competing needs by developing robust working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.

New employees: $2100 per credit. Employees with 13+ semesters at WP: $2175 per credit.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance and retirement plans.

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Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.