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Adjunct Faculty- Accounting
- Dobbs Ferry, NY, New York, United States
- Faculty Part Time
- $112.55 - $9,004.07
Job Summary
The Accounting Department in the School of Business at Mercy College seeks part-time, adjunct instructors to teach a variety of accounting courses, including Advanced Accounting and Auditing to both undergraduate and graduate students, starting with the Spring 2026 semester. Candidates must be available and able to teach in various modalities (in-person and online).
Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to teach up to two sections of any given course, with a maximum of three course assignments per semester. Commitment to teaching with inclusive excellence is required.
Candidates may also be asked to assist with program curricular and professional activities and to attend select programmatic or professional development meetings.
Schedule: Evening and daytime teaching.
Location: Courses may be offered at the Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, or Bronx campuses, or online (synchronous and/or asynchronous).
Please attach CV and cover letter which outlines your experience teaching college-level courses in the accounting field and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references who can attest to your qualifications and experiences. Please upload all documents as one file. Please do not include any other documentation. Candidates should provide a statement of scholarly interests as well.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrated experience successfully teaching accounting courses at the college-level
- Experience with online teaching and learning
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
- Experience building course syllabi and curriculum development preferred
Education Requirements:
- Masters or Doctorate from accredited institution in an appropriate academic discipline
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About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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