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Working TitleAdjunct Faculty, Department of Accounting - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202400116F

Proposed Annual Salary RangePer course/section; default starting pay $7,000 - $7,500/class (full-time equivalent base salary of $62,222 - $66,667) commensurate with experience/course complexity

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week

Description of Work Unit

The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB -accredited business school that enrolls more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in on-campus and online programs annually. We are a top-ranked business school whose Online MBA program is #1 in Colorado and #10 in the nation, with a worldwide alumni base of 34,000 and growing. Our 8 centers of excellence connect students with industry experts, offering opportunities to expand their networks and engage in experiential learning.

We are a purpose-driven community consistently seeking to achieve our mission of transforming lives and improving the world around us through business education, scholarly research and community engagement. Our vision is to build a nationally recognized College that provides access to an exceptional business education to all those who want to learn, excels in research that advances our understanding of the world and leverages the power of business to make our world a better place.

Join our College community in Fort Collins, Colorado, to see how you can use business to create a better world.

The Department of Accounting is one of five academic departments in the College of Business. The department has a strong record of teaching and research accomplishments as well as a collegial work environment. For 2024/2025, the Department has 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and 5 contract/continuing faculty members who serve approximately 3,300 undergraduate business majors, 1,000 undergraduate business minors, and 1,000 MBA students. The MBA is offered in residence and online via Colorado State University’s accredited learning programs. The Department offers an undergraduate concentration in accounting and a Master of Accountancy degree, with three specialization options.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

% Research0

% Teaching100

% Service0

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/30/2025

Number of VacanciesOpen Pool

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Accounting in the College of Business may hire adjunct faculty from an applicant pool from time to time. The teaching load and course assignments are made by the Department Chair. Teaching could be days or evenings and live or online.

Instructors may be hired for fall, spring and/or summer term in a given academic year. Applications will be accepted throughout the academic year. Hiring decisions are normally made during fall semester for spring semester, during early spring semester for the summer term, and during the late spring for fall semester.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

+ Applicable Master’s degree in order to teach in one or more of the following areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics

+ Or earned J.D./PhD in relevant area of study

+ Or PhD candidate in the relevant area of study

+ Or substantial work experience in tandem with a relevant undergraduate degree

+ Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: financial accounting, managerial, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience teaching courses in these relevant areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics

+ Degree obtained from a school of business accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International)

+ Previous university teaching experience in a college of business in relevant subject areas or experience teaching in a business setting

+ Substantial business experience in relevant subject areas

+ Experience with multi-media teaching techniques

Special Instructions to Applicants

Department of Accounting, College of Business, Adjunct Faculty Open Pool. Applicants must submit a (1) resume, (2) cover letter that describes required educational level, relevant teaching experience, relevant business experience, and interest in teaching at CSU , (3) the names and contact information for three references who can speak to your teaching credentials, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) teaching evaluations (optional, uploaded in the ‘Other’ slot).

Applications accepted until June 30, 2025. Applicants wishing to remain under consideration after that date must reapply on July 1, 2025.

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Search ContactDr. Lisa Kutcher, [email protected]

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryInstructional Course Design and Administration

Duty/Responsibility

+ Construct course syllabus adhering to College of Business assurance of learning outcomes and departmental standards

+ Administer course through Colorado State University’s learning management system.

+ Provide evidence of assurance of learning outcomes

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryInstructional Course Delivery

Duty/Responsibility

+ Deliver instructional course material via multi-media teaching techniques in relevant subject areas in prescribed delivery format.

Percentage Of Time70

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you able to teach courses in-person at the Fort Collins campus in Colorado?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

+ Other