Job Description
Position Summary
The Department of Accounting in the College of Business may hire adjunct faculty from an applicant pool from time to time. The teaching load and course assignments are made by the Department Chair. Teaching could be days or evenings and live or online.
Instructors may be hired for fall, spring and/or summer term in a given academic year. Applications will be accepted throughout the academic year. Hiring decisions are normally made during fall semester for spring semester, during early spring semester for the summer term, and during the late spring for fall semester.
Full Consideration Date
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on June 30, 2026.
Work Unit Description
Visit https://biz.colostate.edu/resources/departments/department-of-accounting to learn more.
Essential Job Duties
Instructional Course Design and Administration
- Construct course syllabus adhering to College of Business assurance of learning outcomes and departmental standards
- Administer course through Colorado State University’s learning management system.
Instructional Course Delivery
- Deliver instructional course material via multi-media teaching techniques in relevant subject areas in prescribed delivery format.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicable Master’s, J.D., or Ph.D. that is aligned with one or more of the following subject areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics
- Or current doctoral candidate in a field of study that is aligned with one or more of the above-mentioned subject areas
- Or applicable undergraduate degree with five years or more professional work experience aligned with one or more of the above-mentioned subject areas
- Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics
- Legal authorization to work in the US. The College of Business will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching courses in these relevant areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, governmental accounting, auditing, accounting systems, and/or business ethics
- Degree obtained from a school of business accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International)
- Previous university teaching experience in a college of business in relevant subject areas or experience teaching in a business setting
- Substantial business experience in relevant subject areas
- Experience with multi-media teaching techniques
Application Instructions
This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on June 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Salary Range
Per course/section; default starting pay $7,000 – $7,500/class (full-time equivalent base salary of $62,222 – $66,667) commensurate with experience/course complexity
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
