What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring 2025 - Adjunct Instructor of Accounting - The School of Business position at Portland State University?
Position Details
Proposed Start Date
03/16/2025
Working Title
Spring 2025 - Adjunct Instructor of Accounting - The School of Business
Department
250001 - SBA Deans Office
Position Number
D97728
Representation
AP - AFT, Local 3571
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Position Summary
We invite applicants to join our part-time adjunct instructor pool to teach courses in Accounting within the undergraduate programs of The School of Business.
Our immediate opening is for the ACTG 430 Governmental Accounting course in Spring 2025 in the “Online – No Scheduled Meetings” modality (i.e., fully asynchronous via the Canvas LMS).
ACTG 430 is a two (2) credit course (link to Portland State Bulletin).
Here is the course description:
An introduction to state and local governmental and “fund” accounting. Topics will include both the mechanics of fund accounting and presentation of financial statements by governmental entities in a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
ACTG 430 is a two (2) credit course (link to Portland State Bulletin).
Here is the course description:
An introduction to state and local governmental and “fund” accounting. Topics will include both the mechanics of fund accounting and presentation of financial statements by governmental entities in a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree
Five (5) years work experience in governmental and/or nonprofit accounting.
Five (5) years work experience in governmental and/or nonprofit accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
Key Cultural Competencies
- Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
- Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
- Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement
- Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Required Professional Standards of Conduct
At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.
Compensation
$2,720 per 2-credit section
Application Instructions
Additional Information
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No
Background Check Required
Yes
