Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising
• Delivers learning-centered instruction
• Conducts assessments of student and program learning outcomes
• Prepares for courses as needed, including completing required training/certification
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education
Terminal degree in Business or Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in one or more of the disciplines (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Management Science)
Minimum Experience
At least one year teaching experience at the university level.
Licenses/Certifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and ability to teach courses online, synchronous as well as asynchronous; use of Canvas, knowledge of the subject, skill in delivering required knowledge and ability to engender learning in students.
Working knowledge of common learning management systems such as Banner and Canvas

Communication skills: Clearly conveys information and ideas to others both verbally and in writing.

Interpersonal Effectiveness: Facilitates student success by setting goals and motivating students to achieve them, handles conflict in a constructive manner.

Student Focused: Creates and/or implements student-focused processes or procedures.

Professionalism: Participates in all activities in a collegial, ethical and responsible manner.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret academic material such as textbooks and journals

Ability to respond to inquiries from students, staff and administration in a timely manner as stipulated.

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.