<p>OVERVIEW</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>The Accounting Department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business (OCB) invites applications for our adjunct faculty pool. We use the adjunct faculty pool to staff classes as openings arise. Our typical adjunct teaching needs include introductory courses in financial and managerial accounting. Occasionally, we need adjunct faculty to teach courses in intermediate, audit, tax or cost accounting.</p> <p>The Opus College of Business employs a mission-driven approach to business education. The University's mission is: "Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good." To support this mission, we encourage all of our faculty to enhance the teaching of accounting concepts by bringing in examples and applications from business and society that emphasize ethics and the common good. The Accounting Department offers a well-regarded undergraduate major in accounting and supports the college's undergraduate and graduate programs with core and elective courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to have a strong understanding of the accounting content for their course, relevant professional experience, as well as excellent communication and teaching skills.</p> <p>The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.</p> <p>Salary Range: $4031-$6097 per course depending on the number of course credits</p> <p>About the University of St Thomas</p> <p>Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul and is Minnesota's largest private university. Its 9,000+ students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Accounting or Tax, M.B.A., or master's degree in a closely related field (U.S. or foreign equivalent) </li><li>The CPA license </li><li>Prior experience or demonstrated ability to communicate and teach in an educational institution or corporate/executive setting </li><li>Significant experience working in the area of accounting </li><li>Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement. </li></ul> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Applicants can apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Applicants will be asked to create an applicant profile and to submit a job specific application. Please include the following in the job application:</p> <p>Cover letter: The cover letter should detail your interest in teaching accounting courses as an adjunct faculty member. Please include a discussion of your professional journey that highlights how your education, professional experience and teaching experience (if applicable) make you a strong candidate for an adjunct instructor. Indicate your preferences for undergraduate or graduate teaching. Note that we are recruiting for in-person courses that meet during the day primarily in the introductory financial and managerial sequence. We are not currently hiring online-only faculty. Curriculum vitae or resume.</p> <p>Please do not upload any additional documents into the other available fields within the candidate profile at this time.</p> <p>This is an open position. Questions about the accounting adjunct pool should be directed to Accounting Department Chair Stephanie Grimm, at sdgrimm@stthomas.edu</p>