Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

Strategic Education, Inc

. Teach assigned online undergraduate/graduate accounting courses using a pre-designed curriculum .

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,300 - $2,600 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching accounting courses online and enhancing curriculum through technology. Holds a Doctorate in Accounting or a related field, possesses a CPA license, and has strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctorate In AccountingCPA LicenseOnline Teaching ExperienceTeaching Experience At The College LevelFraud Prevention Experience

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Hard Skills

AccountingCurriculum DevelopmentAcademic EvaluationOral Presentation SkillsPlanning And Organizing Course ObjectivesExcelPowerPoint

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCoaching And MentoringStress ManagementBuilding Faculty-Student Relationships

Tools & Technologies

Online Learning PlatformAcademic Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAccounting CoursesFaculty MeetingsStudent SupportEvaluation Criteria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach assigned online undergraduate/graduate accounting courses using a pre-designed curriculum
Provide high-quality instruction using professional expertise
Enhance curriculum through technology and videos
Use the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience
Support students via email, phone, text, and office hours
Provide timely feedback to support students’ academic success
Establish high standards and explain evaluation criteria
Adhere to University policies and procedures
Attend required faculty meetings, workshops, and training
Coach and mentor students while building strong faculty-student relationships and classroom community
Conduct assigned office hours
Teach on campus if the instructor’s location is near a campus

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate in Accounting required, OR Doctorate in Business-related discipline with an accounting concentration or Master’s degree in accounting required
CPA license required (active or inactive)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Strong computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology and academic evaluation
Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing course objectives
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage potentially stressful situations professionally and ethically
Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience strongly preferred
5 years professional experience in accounting preferred
Teaching experience in CPA review courses preferred
Fraud prevention experience strongly preferred
Must be able to lift 1 lb.
Mobility within the office includes movement from floor to floor
Access information using a computer
Strong mental acuity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
Well-being incentives
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees