Part Time - Accounting - Adjunct Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University

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Penn State University Park Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Accounting Department within the Smeal College of Business seeks to hire a Part-Time Instructor to teach courses in the online Masters of Taxation program. Applicants should have detailed knowledge of the tax law in subjects such as corporate taxation (including reorganizations and consolidated tax returns); tax research, writing & analysis; partnerships; estate & gift tax; exempt organizations; and/or state & local taxation. A Master's degree or equivalent education and experience is required.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to design and present course material in an asynchronous format that teaches students how to resolve tax law questions in support of economic decision making and tax return position defense. Courses provide an in-depth understanding of the ethical constructs that guide and limit the practice of taxation.

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About this role

Summary

Teach courses in the online Masters of Taxation program.

Job title

Part Time - Accounting - Adjunct Instructor

Experience level

master's degree or equivalent

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located at Penn State University Park; remote work not guaranteed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

tax lawcorporate taxationtax researchwritinganalysis

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

taxationcorporatepartnershipsestatelocal
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

University Park, State College, PA, USA

On-site City