Online Adjunct Instructor - Accounting

Summary Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.

As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.

Taylor University invites applications for Online Adjunct Instructors in Accounting to support current and future online course offerings through the Center for Digital & Extended Learning (CDEL).

Online adjunct instructors play an important role in creating an engaging, academically rigorous, and supportive learning experience for Taylor students. We are seeking accounting professionals and educators who bring strong subject-matter expertise, a commitment to excellent teaching, and an ability to connect with students in an online learning environment.

Teaching opportunities may include undergraduate online courses in areas such as:

• Financial and Intermediate Accounting
• Managerial and Cost Accounting
• Auditing
• Accounting Information Systems
• Accounting Analytics
• Other accounting courses based on departmental and program needs

Specific course assignments will be determined based on instructor qualifications, experience, course availability, and departmental need. Duties and Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.

Online adjunct instructors may be responsible for:

• Facilitating assigned online courses in accordance with established course objectives, learning outcomes, and Taylor University academic standards
• Providing regular and meaningful interaction with students throughout the course
• Communicating clearly and consistently with students through the learning management system and other approved communication channels
• Providing timely, constructive feedback on student work
• Grading assignments and submitting final grades according to established University timelines
• Maintaining accurate course records and monitoring student engagement and progress
• Working collaboratively with the academic department and the Center for Digital & Extended Learning
• Completing required Taylor University and online-instructor onboarding and training
• Following established course design and instructional expectations when teaching a CDEL-supported online course
• Supporting Taylor University's mission and commitment to whole-person education

Typical Qualifications

Education:

Required

• A master’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business, or a closely related field with appropriate graduate-level coursework in Accounting
• CPA, CMA, or another relevant professional accounting credential or qualification
• Relevant professional accounting experience

Preferred

• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Previous experience teaching online or facilitating asynchronous online courses
• Significant professional experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, managerial accounting, accounting systems, or related areas
• Experience working with adult, nontraditional, or online learners

Skills

• Strong written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to engage and support students effectively in an online learning environment
• Ability to use educational technology and learning management systems effectively
• Commitment to Taylor University’s mission and Christian educational environment

Supplemental Information Online courses are supported through Taylor University's Center for Digital & Extended Learning (CDEL). Adjunct instructors work in partnership with the academic department and CDEL to provide students with consistent, high-quality online learning experience. Course assignments are based on enrollment, program needs, instructor qualifications, and availability. Appointment to the adjunct pool does not guarantee a specific teaching assignment. Taylor University is a Christ-centered educational institution and seeks faculty members who support its mission and approach to Christian higher education

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