Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

Our Opportunity:

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-

quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a

world-class education online. Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information

Technology has an opening for Adjunct Faculty.

Job Summary:

Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to

qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to

students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an

excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community

wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners

in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term by term

basis. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per

year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also

engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service

activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty. Scholarship is not required. Teaching

assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of

courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and

supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

What to expect in this role:

● Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.

● Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 week units) as assigned by the School or program.

● Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.

● Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from

students, administrators, and other University officials.

● Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework.

● Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students

who self-identify with a potential need for an accommodation under the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS),

and comply with all student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing.

● Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.

● Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.

● Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.

● Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.

● Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program.

● Additional duties as assigned by the School.

Experience:

Doctoral degree in Accounting or related field; CPA.

Experience in the discipline area required.

Two to four years related experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus).

What we’re looking for:

● Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel

and Powerpoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Meet.

● Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.

● Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across diverse teams, departments, and Schools.

● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing

demands for time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

● Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or

make recommendations as appropriate.

● Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt

communication style and method to suit different audiences.

● Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a

professional demeanor with people at all levels within the organization and from

diverse backgrounds.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following documents when you are ready to apply: CV/Resume & Unofficial Transcripts.

School of Business: Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Business can expect to receive $2600 per full 10-week course. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.

Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

● Purdue Global is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a diverse pool of applicants and

celebrate a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support an inclusive

environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business

needs, striving to ensure a fair and equitable process. All are encouraged to apply.

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