Adjunct Faculty, Accounting, Atlanta (Hybrid)

This hybrid position teaches assigned courses at our new Atlanta campus (715 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30308).

About the role

Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate/graduate level Accounting courses in a hybrid format for the upcoming fall quarter, starting October 5th. The hybrid format includes 11 in-person meeting sessions (2 hours each) every week at a predetermined scheduled time (day/evening) at the Atlanta campus, with the balance of the course instructed asynchronously online.

Adjunct Faculty at Strayer are coaches and mentors who ignite a life-long love of learning, build strong faculty-student relationships, and foster a community in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned from a pre-designed curriculum, utilizing professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.
• Enhance curriculum strength and effectiveness using technology and videos.
• Arrive on-campus at least half an hour prior to the start time of in-person sessions each week during the academic quarter.
• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience for the online component of the course.
• Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to provide timely, quality feedback supporting academic success.
• Establish high standards and ensure students understand evaluation criteria.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Attend faculty meetings, workshops, or training as required.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Accounting, or Doctorate in a Business-related discipline with an accounting concentration, or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA license preferred (active or inactive).
• 5 years of professional experience in accounting preferred.
• Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience are strongly preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be able to travel weekly to the Atlanta campus.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in a typical office setting, including mobility within the office and movement between floors.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in academic evaluation.
• Excellent oral presentation, planning, and organizing skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate up and down the management chain.
• Strong mental acuity and ability to cope with stressful situations.

Pay

$2,300–$2,600 per online assignment per quarter; $3,000 per on-campus assignment per quarter. Compensation ranges from $2,300–$3,100 per course depending on the number and type of courses taught.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for employees scheduled 30+ hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Well-being incentives and parental leave.
• Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
• Tax-saving accounts (FSA, HSA).
• 401(k) retirement benefit and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Entertainment and retail discounts.
• Non-exempt employees eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.