St. Paul
Part time
JR0000005699
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Working Title:
Community Faculty - Accounting
Institution:
Metropolitan State University
Classification Title:
State Univ Adjunct Unit
Bargaining Unit / Union:
218: Non-Unit
City:
St. Paul
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Job Description:
Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is considering candidates for adjunct professors of Accounting.
PLEASE NOTE : This is not a vacancy. Metro State reviews Community Faculty positions on a rolling basis and defers to the specific department on hiring decisions for these adjunct instructors. These positions do not follow a standard hiring timeline. You are joining a pool for consideration should an opening become available.
Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to change the world their way, pursuing and applying knowledge to create a better future for our communities. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We equip our diverse, contemporary learners with the knowledge, communication and critical thinking skills, and information literacy to analyze and resolve the problems of today and tomorrow through high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 8,000 post-traditional learners, the majority of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be "where learning meets living." Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 12 out of 1,398 in 2026). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. The university strategic plan, "Transforming Lives: Advancing Inclusive Excellence and Social Mobility (https://www.metrostate.edu/about/president/strategic-planning/2025-2029) " provides a framework for achieving our mission by focusing on student success, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, institutional effectiveness, and community engagement.
As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 (https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html) goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies (https://www.metrostate.edu/about/diversity) are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan (https://www.metrostate.edu/about/president/strategic-planning) with a theme of "Building a Resilient, Student Ready University."
Visit the Metro State University website (http://www.metrostate.edu/) to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website (https://www.minnstate.edu/) .
Description of College:
The College of Business and Management (CBM), located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a catalyst for positive change, a beacon of hope, and an institution promoting lifelong learning where learners become passionate citizens and ethical leaders capable of transforming their communities. The College transforms lives by providing equitable access to a high-quality, affordable business education. With a commitment to inclusion and civic engagement, we engage our diverse learners in acquiring skills and knowledge required to evolve organizations. The College hosts five departments that serve approximately 2,300 full-time and part-time students with 33 tenured and tenure track faculty, 129 community or adjunct faculty, 9 academic advising staff, and five staff. - Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. - Small average class sizes offer a highly interactive and personal learning environment - Courses offered at multiple sites throughout the Twin Cities, in multiple delivery modes, in person, online, hybrid, and/or HyFlex, supporting the fast-paced and demanding schedules of today's business students. You can learn more about the work of this dynamic college on the CBM Website (https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/management) .
Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty members are expected to:
Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
Provide excellent learning environments through in-person, online, and/or hybrid course modalities.
Minimum Qualifications:
All faculty teaching undergraduate courses must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:
A Master's degree, or terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D., Ed.D., M.F.A., D.N.P., D.B.A.) in discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A Master's degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.) or J. D. with e A Master's degree, or terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D., Ed.D., M.F.A., D.N.P., D.B.A.) in discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A Master's degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.) or J. D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A Master's degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.), or J. D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach, and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework or an equivalent amount of professional certification in the discipline or subfield in which they teach.
A Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach or 1 year of work experience and discipline-specific certification. expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A Master's degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.), or J. D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach, and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework or an equivalent amount of professional certification in the discipline or subfield in which they teach.
A Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach or 1 year of work experience and discipline-specific certification.
All faculty teaching graduate level courses must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:
A terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D., Ed.D., M.F.A, D.N.P., D.B.A.) in the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A Master's degree in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of terminal degree graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
A Master's degree in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield,
Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.
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Salary: $1,888.00 per credit.
Application: To apply, go to https://www.metrostate.edu/about/employment/commuity-faculty
PLEASE NOTE : This is not a vacancy. Metro State reviews Community Faculty positions on a rolling basis and defers to the specific department on hiring decisions for these adjunct instructors. These positions do not follow a standard hiring timeline. You are joining a pool for consideration should an opening become available.
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Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:
Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position as well as the term(s) you are available to teach.
Current curriculum vita or resume;
Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution's name/logo are required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
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If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email at hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu .
Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following benefits information does not apply to this Adjunct Faculty position.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the @type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date:
Open Date:
09-04-2026
Close Date:
01-11-2027
Posting Contact Name:
Brooke Koehn
Posting Contact Email:
brooke.koehn@metrostate.edu
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