Adjunct Faculty, Financial & Managerial Accounting

Job Summary

Elmhurst University invites applicants to join our Adjunct Pool in the School of Business to teach Financial & Managerial Accounting .

Course Description: This course provides an in-depth exposure to the principles of financial and managerial accounting and the preparation, interpretation and analysis of general purpose financial statements for parties external to the organization. Topics such as cost behavior, activity-based costing, pricing, break-even and decision analysis, and budgeting and control are also covered. Emphasis is on the analysis and interpretation of accounting information and how financial statements interrelate, rather than on the preparation of different statements.

Essential Functions

• Teach theories of investment decisions, risk and return and personal investment.
• Flexibility relative to teaching schedule.
• Be available for meetings with marketing and management professors a few times during the semester.
• Grade, manage and set up assignments using the Blackboard learning management system.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MBA or higher degree.
• Some college teaching experience.
• Familiarity with Blackboard or similar Learning Management System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a working professional in accounting.
• Solid background in accounting practices.
• PhD in accounting and/or 10+ years in a supervisory accounting role.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object.

Work Hours

• Flexibility relative to teaching schedule.
• Be available for meetings with accounting and finance professors a few times during the semester as requested.

Posting Date

05/29/2024

Closing Date

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University is among the top-ranked colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University’s mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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