Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Accounting and Finance - Undergraduate
Position Overview: Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul, work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university's mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community.
Accounting Program: An accounting degree at Concordia University prepares students for public, managerial (industrial), or governmental accounting. Students encounter engaging financial information, active problem-solving, and a variety of skills necessary in today's business environment. Explore foundational theories and practices related to financial and managerial accounting, tax, and audit in a structured accounting course sequence. Gain a broad business perspective while learning economics, finance, marketing, and management in courses emphasizing accounting information, analysis, and financial decision-making relevancy.
A BS in accounting meets both the 24-semester-hour requirement of intermediate and advanced level accounting courses and the 24-semester-hour general business course requirement required to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam in Minnesota. If an accounting student wishes to pursue the CPA credential, faculty and academic advisors work with the student to reach the 150-semester-hour requirement to apply for the CPA license. A BS in accounting also satisfies the requirements to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam.
Students who intend to sit for the CPA exam must complete the Accounting degree with 150 credits, which will require an additional 30 credits of degree electives, with 45 of the 150 credits taken at the upper-level credit.
Finance Program: A finance degree at Concordia University prepares students for a career in corporate finance and in the various sectors of the finance industry. Concordia finance majors acquire skills in financial theory and practice, investments and portfolio management, money and banking, and international finance. Students come away with rich knowledge in planning, raising capital, investment and portfolio management, budgeting, and assessing risk.
The finance program is designed to be responsive to the needs of business. Finance is a relevant major for those considering various careers in investment banking, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, credit cards, traditional banking, treasury, insurance, financial planning, and other financial fields.
Modality: Global, Online Delivery
Total Compensation: $643 per Credit
# of Credits per Course: 3
Pre-Written Courses: Yes
Class Dates/Times: TBD
Program/College: College of Business and Technology
Course Instruction Responsibilities:
- Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
- Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
- Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments' due dates.
- Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
- Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Follow the university and academic unit's policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Education Required: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Education Preferred: Terminal degree in Accounting
Experience Required: With a Master's degree, at least 5 years of full-time experience in Accounting or Finance is required.
Additional Certifications/Licensures/Proficiencies:
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Netsuite).
- Experience with AI and automation in accounting and finance.
- Understanding of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting and compliance.
- Current CPA licensure.
Supplemental Information:
It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.
The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.
Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.
Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota. CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/ Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions
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Concordia University
Jan 19, 2025 