Adjunct Faculty - Accounting and Law

Adjunct Faculty Position

William Paterson University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty within the Cotsakos College of Business, Department of Accounting and Law.

Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University.

Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening.

Undergraduate courses in this department are taught both online and in person. Those generally taught by Adjunct faculty include, but are not limited to:

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

Graduate courses in this department are taught both online and in person. Those generally taught by adjunct professors include, but are not limited to:

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

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Using the course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment for up to six (6) credits per semester in an undergraduate course (see course listing above).
• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring.
• Teach in person and/or online depending upon course schedules and department needs.

Required Qualifications for Undergraduate courses:

• MBA or Masters in accounting or related field plus CPA with at least 5 years of experience in a managerial capacity for teaching accounting courses and J.D. plus L.L.M for teaching Taxation and Business Law courses.
• Full time or part-time employment or active professional practice.
• Ability to teach online.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Required Qualifications for Graduate courses:

• MBA or Masters in accounting or related field plus CPA with at least 10 years of experience in a managerial capacity for teaching accounting courses and J.D. plus L.L.M for teaching Taxation and Business Law courses.
• Full time employment or part-time employment or active professional practice.
• Ability to teach online.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Ability to translate business experience into pedagogical approaches that enhance curriculum relevance.
• Demonstrated commitment to engage in continuous professional development activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to content, teaching excellence, assessment strategies, and positive outcomes.
• Capable of exhibiting patience and resourcefulness in managing student challenges.
• Ability to effectively address competing wants and needs by developing and sustaining robust working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.

ADJUNCTS PER CREDIT RATE:

New employees - $2100/CREDIT

Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2175/CREDIT

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Interested candidates should:

• Complete an online application
• Submit a curriculum vitae/resume
• Submit a cover…