Title: Accounting Adjunct Instructor - Prison Program

VP Area: Academic Affairs

Department: College of Innovation & Solutions

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Job Summary/Basic Function:

Lake Superior State University is seeking a dedicated individual to teach accounting courses as part of our Prison Education Program at the Chippewa Correctional Facility. The first course, Accounting 132 – Principles of Accounting I, will be offered during the upcoming summer semester that begins in May 2025.

As an adjunct instructor, you will have the unique opportunity to empower incarcerated individuals through transformative learning experiences. We welcome applications from enthusiastic educators with a commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting or closely related field
• Evidence of experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in accounting or closely related field
• Three or more years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Experience teaching incarcerated individuals

Physical Demands:

Typical demands of teaching at the university level exist, including the ability to stand up to four hours in a single class session and the ability to manage the physical demands of four credits per semester.

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Work Hours: 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The Dean of the College of Business, Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics will contact you if your background and experience match the program's needs.