Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

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Northern State University’s School of Business invites applications for part-time adjunct accounting instructors to meet current and future teaching needs. We are seeking qualified candidates for both online and in-person instruction, with assignments based on departmental needs, instructor qualifications, and course availability.

Potential teaching assignments include

• Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 210)
• Principles of Accounting II (ACCT 211)
• Intermediate Accounting I (ACCT 310)
• Intermediate Accounting II (ACCT 311)
• Accounting Systems (ACCT 360)
• Income Tax Accounting (ACCT 430)

Teaching assignments will be made on current and future departmental needs. Applicants are encouraged to identify the accounting courses and instructional formats for which they are qualified and interested in teaching.

Required Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in accounting, or a master’s degree in business administration or related field with an emphasis, concentration, or substantial graduate coursework in accounting from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Academic preparation and/or professional experience in accounting appropriate to the course(s) to be taught.

Candidates with substantial professional accounting experience are encouraged to apply, including those whose graduate degree is in a related business discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous teaching experience in higher education, including experience teaching online, adult, or non-traditional learners
• Relevant professional certifications, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE
• Current professional experience or demonstrated expertise in one or more of the accounting areas from the courses listed above Posting Date 09/24/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 10/15/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term Other If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Assistant Professor Work Hours Varies Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Temporary Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Northern State University is a premier residential institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled extracurricular opportunities. NSU has been named one of the Midwest’s best undergraduate institutions by US News and World Report for many years. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The School of Business is housed in the state-of-the-art Business and Health Innovation Center.
Northern is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community of approximately 28,000 residents that serves as a retail and service hub for northeastern South Dakota and the surrounding region. The university enjoys a strong relationship with the Aberdeen community and the broader region. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.