Accounting Faculty Member
Tampa
Part-time
Temporary
Your mission
Schiller International University is seeking a part-time Accounting Faculty member for our Tampa Campus. The ideal candidate will demonstrate academic excellence, industry experience, and a strong commitment to student success. This faculty member will play a vital role in teaching, mentoring, and supporting our student community in Tampa, delivering high-quality instruction in presence while contributing to academic quality in alignment with Schiller’s global standards.
Tasks and Responsabilities
Primary Teaching Areas
The faculty member will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting disciplines, including but not limited to:
The faculty member will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial and Cost Accounting
- Auditing and Assurance
- Taxation
- International Accounting
- Forensic Accounting (preferred)
- Teach assigned accounting courses, maintaining an active and engaging in-person classroom environment aligned with university standards.
- Support curriculum development and review to ensure academic rigor and alignment with current CPA or industry standards.
- Advise and mentor students, supporting academic success and professional career paths in the accounting field.
- Participate in faculty meetings and university events at the Tampa campus.
- Assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive, timely feedback.
- Maintain accurate academic records, grades, and required reports.
- Participate in accreditation, assessment, and faculty development activities.
- Collaborate with campus leadership to enhance the local student experience.
Your Profile
Education and Experience
- Postgraduate degree (Master’s or higher) in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of related professional experience in the accounting or finance industry.
- 1–2 years of university-level teaching experience desirable.
- Significant professional or industry experience in accounting or auditing is highly valued.
- Experience using Blackboard or comparable Learning Management Systems.
- Proficiency in English (native or equivalent).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with diverse international student populations.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel for accounting applications).
- Experience with Blackboard or similar LMS preferred.
About us
Schiller International University is a global institution with campuses in Madrid, Tampa, Heidelberg, and Paris, offering a U.S.-accredited curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in an interconnected world. Through a combination of experiential learning, challenge-based education, and international mobility, we equip our students with the skills and mindset to become responsible global leaders.
At Schiller, we are committed not only to academic excellence, but also to creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality), we strive to ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment and career development practices across all our campuses.
We actively encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups, especially in disciplines where gender imbalance persists, and we are committed to supporting all members of our community in their professional growth and leadership development.
Our approach is supported by a commitment to continuous improvement through data-driven analysis, ensuring that our practices evolve in line with international standards and reflect our values as a global institution.