Part-Time Finance Instructors Faculty PoolCampus Title: Part-Time Finance Instructors / Faculty PoolDepartment: Accounting and FinanceFLSA Status: ExemptJob Type: Part-time, TemporaryTimeframe: Academic Semesters 2025/2026Shift: M/W/FRegular Days Off: Saturday and SundaySupervision Received: Reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Accounting and FinanceSupervision Exercised: NoneSalary:Unit Member per credit $2,253.60 / Per 3 credit class $6,760.80Non-Unit Member per credit $1,496.73 / Per 3 credit class $4,490.19General Statement of Duties:The Westfield State University Department of Accounting and Finance seeks applications for part-time instructors to join our Part-time Faculty Pool. We currently have availability for the Fall 2025 semester for in-person courses including Personal Financial Planning and Financial Management; however, a couple of classes are taught online on Friday class besides Monday and Wednesday in person. Qualified candidates may teach between one and three courses. We anticipate available courses in the Spring 2026 semester as well. Courses typically have 25 students each. The Department of Accounting and Finance seeks applicants with a passion for active learning and high-impact practices. Teachers in our department are responsible for providing students with quality, up-to-date learning experiences. Part-time faculty will have access to a private workspace, access to a campus computer, access to other passionate faculty eager to discuss teaching practices and provide mentorship, and access to all departmental events.Duties and Responsibilities:Duties include but not limited to:Essential:• Course preparation• Preparation for all in-person classes• Instruction incorporating active modalities• Assessment of student performance• Availability to students for office hoursJob Requirements:Required Qualifications:• Master's degree in Finance or a related field• Excellent written and oral communications skills• Willingness to engage with our learning management system (Brightspace)• A passion for implementing a variety of teaching and assessment strategiesAdditional Information:Salary:Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp.Employee Benefits:Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's https://westfield.ma.edu/offices/hr-titleix-eo/benefits-wellness.Disabi… AccommodationsWestfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.Background CheckEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6506708jeid-02aea66959130a4fa5cde0dfc145d212