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Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

Purdue University

Job Description

Req Id: 33380
Job Title: Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Accounting
City: Remote/Virtual
Job Description:
Our Opportunity:

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-
quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a
world-class education online. Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information
Technology has an opening for Adjunct Faculty members in the Accounting program.

Job Summary:

Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to
qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to
students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an
excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community
wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners
in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

What to expect in this role:
  • Providing a learning environment that supports student success.
  • Teaching synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned by school or program.
  • Maintaining school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
  • Ensuring timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other school officials.
  • Leading message board discussions and engaging students in relevant discussion and coursework.
  • Partnering with Academic Advisors to address student concerns.
  • Maintaining and submitting accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
  • Delivering mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
  • Enforcing student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
  • Attending university, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.
  • Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in distance learning.
  • Additional duties as assigned by the School.
Experience:
  • Doctoral degree in Accounting or related field; CPA.
  • Experience in the discipline area required.
  • Two to four years related experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus).
What we’re looking for:
  • Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications and Zoom meeting technology. Experience with Brightspace education software is preferred.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills, and with the ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
  • A dedication to student success and the ability to engage and inspire students in the classroom.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across diverse teams, departments, and Schools.
Additional Information:
  • Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position.
  • When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript.
  • Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Business can expect to receive $2600 per full 10-week course. Research qualified (RQ) status will receive additional compensation for full or high-enrollment courses. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • Purdue Global is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We celebrate the diversity of thought, backgrounds, and skills necessary to support an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

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