Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Adjunct Faculty-Business Administration and Economics

Closes: Dec 6, 2026

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 132-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description:

The Business Administration and Economics Department at MCLA seeks applications for part-time faculty in the areas of accounting, finance, and business law. The program is designed to develop liberally educated professionals with the knowledge, perspectives, problem-solving abilities, and ethical values necessary for successful careers and responsible citizenship.

Requirements:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in a related field. Doctorate preferred.
Evidence of expertise, scholarly activity, or creative work appropriate to the discipline.

Previous teaching experience at the college level is strongly preferred.

Requirements to Teach Accounting Courses:

Evidence of expertise, scholarly activity, or creative work appropriate to accounting.
Prior college-level teach experience preferred, but not required
CPA preferred

Requirements to Teach Finance Courses:

Evidence of expertise, scholarly activity, or creative work appropriate to finance.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel and other relevant financial technologies

Requirement to Teach Law Courses:

Master's degree or higher in Business, Legal Studies, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or a Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Knowledge of topics relevant to business, including contracts, agency, business organizations, employment law, regulatory compliance, ethics, and the legal environment of business

Additional Information:

This is a part time, temporary position within the MSCA union. Salary for this position is $1,166-$2,549 per credit. Pay is based on number of semesters previously taught.

Position starts on 1/20/2027.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
Titleix@mcla.edu

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov

Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, online application, and 3 professional references to be considered for this position. Candidates should click the apply now button to submit application materials.

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