What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty, Accounting (Fall 2026) position at Dominican University?
Adjunct Faculty, Accounting (Fall 2026)
Position Available: August 15, 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)
Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)
Position Summary:
The Brennan School of Business at Dominican University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty Member to teach ACCT 312 – Income Taxation of Individuals, a required course for all undergraduate accounting majors.
The course meets Monday and Wednesday, 8:00am – 9:15am, in an online synchronous format on Dominican University’s River Forest campus. The successful candidate will bring both academic preparation and professional tax experience to the classroom and will engage students through applied learning, current tax issues, and practical examples from accounting practice. The adjunct faculty member may collaborate with senior departmental faculty to review and enhance course materials, case studies, and software specific to this course.
Required Qualifications:
Position Available: August 15, 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)
Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)
Position Summary:
The Brennan School of Business at Dominican University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty Member to teach ACCT 312 – Income Taxation of Individuals, a required course for all undergraduate accounting majors.
The course meets Monday and Wednesday, 8:00am – 9:15am, in an online synchronous format on Dominican University’s River Forest campus. The successful candidate will bring both academic preparation and professional tax experience to the classroom and will engage students through applied learning, current tax issues, and practical examples from accounting practice. The adjunct faculty member may collaborate with senior departmental faculty to review and enhance course materials, case studies, and software specific to this course.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in taxation, Accounting, or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution
- Professional experience in individual income taxation and tax planning
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex tax concepts effectively to undergraduate students
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA license or other relevant professional credential
- At least 5 years of professional experience in public accounting, taxation, corporate tax, or related areas
- Experience preparing and reviewing individual, partnership, corporate, or fiduciary tax returns
- Experience with current federal tax law, tax research methodologies, and professional tax research resources
- Prior college-level teaching experience or experience training and mentoring professionals
- Familiarity with instructional technology, including Canvas or comparable learning management systems
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience working with diverse student populations
Responsibilities:
- Adjunct faculty are responsible for the following:
- Teaching ACCT 312 – Income Taxation of Individuals in accordance with departmental learning objectives and university policies
- Preparing course materials, assignments, examinations, and other instructional resources appropriate to the subject matter
- Maintaining regular communication with students and providing timely feedback on assignments and assessments
- Holding office hours and meeting with students as needed to support academic success
- Submitting grades, attendance records, and other required documentation in a timely manner
- Administering student evaluations and participating in assessment activities as requested by the department
- Adhering to university policies, procedures, and academic calendar deadlines
- Collaborating with accounting faculty on course assessment and continuous improvement initiatives
Physical Demands
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
Adjunct faculty are compensated on a per-course basis.
Adjunct faculty are compensated on a per-course basis.
- Salary: $3,000-$3,600 (depending on degree attained and experience, particularly university-level instructor-of-record experience).
- FLSA Status: Exempt, Part-Time (Adjunct Faculty)
Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter identifying courses of interest
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- List of professional references
- Teaching philosophy statement
Official transcripts will be required of finalists. Employment contingent upon successful background check.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values- based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values- based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Salary : $3,000 - $3,600