Adjunct of Accounting & Legal Studies

Adjunct of Accounting & Legal Studies

Jersey City, NJ

Salary Range $1,000.00 - $1,000.00 Commission Position Type Part Time

About Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter's offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master's level and doctorate programs.

Role

Summary:

As a part-time, adjunct faculty member, teach 3-credit accounting courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Primary Duties:
1. Design and deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate-level Accounting courses, focusing on the instructor's area of expertise and the needs of the Accounting and Legal Studies Department.
2. Develop engaging and effective teaching materials, including syllabi, course outlines, and assignments that meet the learning outcomes of each course and reflect the University's emphasis on Jesuit values.
3. Maintain scholarly activity, including research, publications and conference presentations in the field of Accounting.
4. Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be able to teach in-person courses as well as remote courses.

Rank:
Adjunct Instructor

Tenure Information:
Non-Tenured

Adjunct Rate: $1,000 per credit.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must have a MAcc, MBA, MS or PhD in Accounting. PhD preferred.
2. Must have an active CPA license. 3. 3-5 years of teaching experience in Accounting at the graduate and/or undergraduate level in a university setting preferred.
4. Industry experience, preferably in a leadership or managerial role.
5. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and database applications;
Blackboard and Ellucian Colleague systems.
6. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others; to present information clearly and concisely; and excellent verbal and written communication skills also required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities acquired on the job:
An essential job function is the acquisition and mastery of on-the-job knowledge, skill, and ability, in order to learn, implement and follow key job functions. The following are performance criteria and are essential functions:
1. Ability and willingness to perform both professional and technical/administrative/clerical tasks.

2. Ability to appropriately use and demonstrate proficiency with standard office productivity software, tools, and University systems, such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite equivalents.
3. Ability to efficiently organize and manage large amounts of data, information, and records; attention to detail; and well-organized.
4. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the organization. Strong written and communication skills, along with the ability to build relationships with various members of the organization.
5. Ability to provide high-quality, strong customer-oriented services, including problem-solving orientation; strong listening skills; expertise in advising and consulting; history of coordinated work effort with extensive follow-through and follow-up; experience identifying customer needs; conflict resolution; ability to put customers before self; and creation of user-friendly communications.

Key Performance Expectations:
1. Actively demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Jesuit heritage and ideals. 2. Be driven by the University mission. 3. Be committed to the University and the work we do to support students.
4. Approach commitments cheerfully, enthusiastically, and energetically.
5. Approach issues and assignments with an open mind, objectively and neutrally, with logic and analysis. 6. Be accountable and responsible. 7. Be well organized.
8. Behave and perform ethically.
9. Collaborate effectively both within and outside the…