Jacksonville State University
Adjunct Faculty
Finance, Economics, Accounting, & Statistics
Job Summary
Adjunct instructors are needed to teach the introductory level finance, economics, accounting, and statistics courses required for all business majors. Experience teaching in-person or online is desired. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline is desired.
For additional information about adjunct faculty, please visit the Adjunct Faculty Guide page.
About Jax State
Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural, and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, approximately midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 9,600 students representing 61 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to http://www.jsu.edu/president/strategic_planning.html
Academically Jax State offers 101 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features seven colleges on its 459-acre campus - Arts and Humanities; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Science & Mathematics and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and Jax State’s commitment to excellence.
Department Information
The Department of Finance, Economics, and Accounting within the College of Business & Industry consists of faculty who provide instruction, research, and service in their respective disciplines of finance, economics, accounting, statistics, real estate, and business law. We offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with majors in finance, economics, and accounting. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in economics.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree appropriate for the discipline, or training and experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses.
- Experience with in-person, hybrid, or online instruction desired.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
- College or University teaching experience.
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
Required Application Documents
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)
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