Adjunct Faculty, Department of Accounting Open Pool

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Posting Detail Information


Working TitleAdjunct Faculty, Department of Accounting - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500148F

Proposed Annual Salary RangePer 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

Employee Benefits
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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week

Description of Work Unit
As one of five departments in the College, the Department of Accounting currently has 16 full-time faculty members.

The department offers a Master of Accountancy degree and an undergraduate concentration in accounting.

The Master of Accountancy and the undergraduate program have outstanding career placement rates and are consistently the top programs in the state for graduates passing the CPA Exam.

Visithttps://biz.colostate.edu/resources/departments/department-of-accountingto learn more.


The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB -accredited business school that embraces the values of access, excellence, impact, and community.

The College was recently selected as a winner of the Financial Times “Best Business School” award for responsible business education, and its Impact MBA program was ranked by Corporate Knights as the No. 4 “Better World MBA” worldwide.

These recognitions are aligned with the College’s vision to inspire and inform business practices that improve societal well-being and the health of our planet.


Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research Extensive Institution with a land grant mission serving approximately 26,000 graduate and undergraduate (resident-instruction) students.

CSU has been recognized as a premier research university, with world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, and environmental science.

CSU also offers among the very best professional programs in the country in corporate sustainability (Impact MBA ), veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, agriculture, and construction management.

CSU’s STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) platinum rating reflects the university’s commitment to sustainability.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

% Research0

% Teaching100

% Service0

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

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.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the College of Business will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job 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


Preferred Job 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


Special Instructions to Applicants
Department of Accounting, College of Business, Adjunct Faculty Open Pool.

Applicants must submit a (1) resume, (2) cover letter that describes required educational level, relevant teaching experience, relevant business experience, and interest in teaching at CSU , (3) the names and contact information for three references who can speak to your teaching credentials, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) teaching evaluations (optional, uploaded in the ‘Other’ slot).

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

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.

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025.

Applicants wishing to remain under consideration after that date must reapply.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals.

If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

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.

Search ContactDr. Lisa Kutcher, lisa.kutcher@colostate.edu


Essential Duties


Job Duty CategoryInstructional Course Design and Administration

Duty/Responsibility

+ 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.

+ Provide evidence of assurance of learning outcomes


Percentage Of Time30


Job Duty CategoryInstructional Course Delivery

Duty/Responsibility

+ Deliver instructional course material via multi-media teaching techniques in relevant subject areas in prescribed delivery format.


Percentage Of Time70



References Requested

References Requested


Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3


Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



+ * Are you able to teach courses in-person at the Fort Collins campus in Colorado?

+ Yes

+ No


Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

+ Other

Required Skill Profession

Other General