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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for adjunct accounting professor in the United States is $67.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66.83 and $69.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an adjunct accounting professor?

An Adjunct Accounting Professor is a part-time faculty member who teaches accounting courses at a college or university. They typically have professional experience in accounting and provide students with practical knowledge in areas like financial reporting, taxation, and auditing. Adjunct professors usually work on a contractual basis and may teach one or more courses per semester. Their responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, grading assignments, and guiding students academically. This role allows professionals to share industry expertise while maintaining a separate career in accounting or finance.

What are the typical responsibilities and workload for an adjunct accounting professor?

As an Adjunct Accounting Professor, your main responsibilities typically include preparing and delivering course materials, leading classroom or online discussions, grading assignments and exams, and providing support to students both during and outside of class hours. Adjuncts generally teach one or more courses per semester and may have flexible schedules, but workloads can vary based on class size and course complexity. Collaboration with full-time faculty and participation in occasional departmental meetings are often encouraged, though service and research expectations are usually minimal compared to full-time positions. This role is ideal for professionals who want to share their industry experience while maintaining other career or personal commitments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an adjunct accounting professor?

To thrive as an Adjunct Accounting Professor, you need a solid background in accounting principles, collegiate-level teaching experience, and at least a master's degree in accounting or a related field. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Excel, learning management systems (e.g., Canvas or Blackboard), and relevant certifications like CPA are often required. Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills set exceptional candidates apart. These skills ensure effective teaching, facilitate student success, and support academic program goals.

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Adjunct Professor of Accounting

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

Houston Baptist University
Educationย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide excellent teaching to undergraduate or graduate students in a variety of delivery formats.

  • Actively integrate the Christian faith in teaching.


Job description

Introducing Houston Christian University
At Houston Christian University, our Christian liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs have equipped students to lead, collaborate, and discover out of a deep sense of purpose for more than 60 years. We are driven forward by our central confession, ๏ฟฝJesus Christ is Lord,๏ฟฝ and defined by our ๏ฟฝTen Pillars๏ฟฝ core convictions. From this foundation we guide students confidently into discerning discovery, preparing them to think biblically, critically, and holistically about how to engage the world. We aspire to care for every student by meeting their academic, spiritual, and social needs with mentorship and support. At HCU, we are cultivating a culture of excellence that will mold a new generation of leaders in their communities, standard-setters in their professions, and fruitful disciples in their churches.
HCU is set in the heart of one of the most diverse and fastest-growing cities in the nation๏ฟฝand our growth and diversity match the dynamism of the city we call home. We continue to enroll strong freshmen classes, our graduate programs have more than doubled in the past decade, and we are significantly expanding our online programs as well.
The Archie W. Dunham College of Business
Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Accounting
Department: Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance
Position Summary:
Houston Christian University seeks candidates in Accounting for the Archie W. Dunham College of Business. The Archie W. Dunham College of Business is building a roster of adjunct faculty to support our growing undergraduate and graduate business programs. Candidates responding to this job posting must be able to teach residential classes at our Houston campus. There are daytime and evening classes available. Residential adjunct faculty also have the opportunity to teach online and hybrid format classes.
Job Responsibilities:
HCU's primary mission is teaching. Courses are delivered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats. The College offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration (multiple majors), Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Leadership, and Master of Science in Management & Entrepreneurship.
The successful candidate will:
  • Provide excellent teaching to undergraduate or graduate students in a variety of delivery formats, and
  • Actively integrate the Christian faith in teaching

Qualifications:
Candidates must have an earned PhD or DBA from an AACSB- or ACBSP-accredited university in the desired teaching discipline. The college will occasionally review candidates without a terminal degree who are master's qualified with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the desired field of teaching. Candidates without prior university level teaching experience must have exceptional professional and academic qualifications. Professional experience for all candidates within the teaching discipline will be an advantage.
Additional Information:
Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. HCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University, ๏ฟฝScripture and a Christian Worldview,๏ฟฝ and the ๏ฟฝTen Pillars Core Convictions of HCU๏ฟฝ set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify as an essential function of their employment at the University. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.
As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Houston Christian University also strives to build a faculty and staff team that provides role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for all our students, whatever their background or life experience.
As with all open positions at the University, a contract or employment offer will only be extended when the budget for the position has been confirmed.
**Disclaimer**
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