POSITION TITLE:
COMPENSATION RANGE: 1,545.00 – 1,888.00 per credit hour
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
Department: Accounting Instruction
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/1/2026
BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub
This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2026 – Summer 2027.
This pool expires 05/31/2027. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2027, must reapply at that time.
Position Summary:
This hiring pool is for temporary, part-time adjunct faculty in the Department of Accounting. We deliver courses in Accounting Principles Fraud Examination, Cost & Managerial Accounting, Accounting Systems, Accounting Ethics, Income Tax, Auditing, and Governmental & Institutional Accounting. Preference will be given to candidates who also have the ability and experience in teaching in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered an applicant must satisfy one or more of the following criteria:
1. Holds an earned doctoral degree in business or related to the primary teaching field (or be ABD with prospect for timely completion).
2. Holds a doctoral degree outside of the field in which they are teaching and has completed the equivalent of 15 hours of graduate-level coursework in the teaching field or has other appropriate and extensive experience or intellectual contributions related to the primary teaching field.
3. Holds an MBA or related master’s degree related to the field in which they are teaching.
4. Holds a master’s degree outside of the field in which they are teaching and has completed the equivalent of 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in the hired-for teaching area.
5. Holds a bachelor’s degree in business and significant (greater than 10 years) senior executive level experience.
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
EEO Statement
The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling approximately 13,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The University, founded in 1889, is located in the City of Greeley, which has a growing population of 100,000. Greeley is situated an hour north of Denver and about 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
