Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

About the role

Provides quality education and maintains high standards of academic excellence in teaching assigned courses in the discipline. Conducts office hours as assigned.

Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to teach online undergraduate and graduate accounting classes for the winter quarter starting January 4, 2027. Adjunct faculty serve as instructors, coaches, and mentors, igniting a lifelong love of learning and building a strong faculty‑student community.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned from a pre‑designed curriculum and utilize professional expertise to provide high‑quality instruction.
• Enhance the strength and effectiveness of the curriculum through the use of technology and videos.
• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience.
• Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to ensure timely, quality feedback that supports academic success.
• Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Attend faculty meetings and workshops or training as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate in Accounting required, or Doctorate in a business‑related discipline with an accounting concentration or a Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Licensure: CPA license required (active or inactive).
• Experience: College‑level teaching experience and online teaching experience strongly preferred; 5 years professional accounting experience preferred; teaching experience in CPA review courses preferred; some fraud prevention experience strongly preferred.

Skills

• Effective communication with all levels of the University.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology and academic evaluation.
• Proficiency in oral presentation, planning, and organizing course objectives.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage potentially stressful situations in a professional and ethical manner.

Additional requirements

• No travel required.
• Must be able to lift 1 lb.
• Mobility within the office includes movement from floor to floor.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Pay

Expected starting pay is $2,300–$2,600 per online assignment per quarter and $3,000 per on‑campus assignment per quarter. If located near a campus, on‑campus teaching may be required. Compensation for courses ranges from $2,300 to $3,100 per quarter depending on the number and type of courses taught.

Benefits

SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
• Well‑being incentives
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and certain paid holidays
• Tax‑saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
• 401(k) retirement benefit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance
• Entertainment and retail discounts
• Overtime pay for non‑exempt employees (if applicable)