Master of Science in Accounting
There are openings for Adjunct Instructors who are able to teach in the classroom (face-to-face) only.
Wilmington University is committed to academic excellence in our classrooms; relevant programs in our curriculum; and caring, personal attention to our students. One of our great strengths is the enthusiastic, personal involvement of our trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and alumni in creating a sense of community. We believe that the opportunity for higher education should be available to all who seek it, and we will continue to meet the ongoing challenges that higher education presents in the years ahead.
The Master of Science in Accounting program is designed to meet the growing need for credentialed accountants and financial managers and to respond to new Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure requirements in the State of Delaware. Wilmington University recognizes that not all accounting students aim for CPA licensure. The M.S. in Accounting also provides the foundation for students who are interested in both the Certified Management Accountant Exam (CMA) and the Certified Fraud Examination Exam (CFE).
Requirements:
Adjunct teaching applicants are expected to have strong communications skills, and have work experiences in the discipline in which they expect to teach. Applicants are required to be professionally and academically qualified to teach. This includes a minimum of a Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution (CPA preferred) , professional and management experience, experience teaching at the post-secondary level and:
- Understand the mission and values of Wilmington University.
- Submit a Teaching Philosophy, following these guidelines: Provide a description of your teaching philosophy. Your description should be no more than 1.5 pages in length and should include the following information: (1) A brief statement (5-7 sentences) explaining how you plan to provide excellence in teaching, relevancy of curriculum, and individual attention to students, which is the cornerstone of Wilmington University’s mission statement. (2) Based on your statement above, please briefly answer the following questions: (a) Explain your beliefs, theories and/or methods regarding teaching and how they shape your concept of successful teaching? (b) How do you know when you are teaching effectively? (c) How do you develop and maintain positive relationships with students? (d) How do you create a supportive learning environment? and (3) Include a summary of your thoughts on education and the role that you feel you could play in developing students to be successful in their discipline, career, and life. (This statement should be attached via the attachments area of the application, enter attached in the question's field).
- Effective computer skills and be able to use MS Office software.
- Experience in using the Canvas Learning Management System technology is a plus.
- Must be willing to complete Wilmington University’s Canvas (Learning Management System) training, including a 3-week online training program, if selected.
- Must be able to abide by tight deadlines required of 7-week Block and 13-week format curricula.
- Must have knowledge of various instructional strategies designed to meet the course instructional objectives and add to student learning.
- Must be able to develop a personalized course outline designed to follow a generic syllabus provided by the University.
- Must be able to provide relevant work experience to the instructional content of the course.
- Qualified applicants may be asked to present a writing sample
- Qualified Applicants may be asked to present a 10-minute teaching sample for the Program’s Director and Chair as part of the interview process.
Complete the application, attach your resume, include a cover letter indicating any other relevant information not included in your application or resume, and a copy of your transcripts for the highest degree earned.
Limited Benefits: Tuition (after eligibility is met), 403(b) Employee Participation
