Job Purpose:

Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, is seeking adjunct faculty members in the School of Business Administration to fulfill open course opportunities in the Spring 2027 semester for the following disciplines (and areas within that discipline):

• Graduate Accounting – Masters of Science in Taxation
  • International Taxation – topics include:
    • Inbound and outbound U.S. international tax
    • Foreign tax credit planning
    • Subpart F/GILTI
    • FDII
    • Structuring of foreign operations

The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm, classroom presence and skills to engage students and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will be fully responsible for course planning, delivering class sessions, creating and collecting assignments, submitting grades, and be available to students for office hours for one hour per week per course (or more if needed depending on the course, program and department).

While prior teaching experience is preferred, it is not required; we welcome degree-qualified practitioners transitioning to the classroom.  Instructors may be considered for a single course or multiple courses (up to six semester credits), depending on the needs of the school and its academic areas.

All teaching opportunities in the SBA for Spring 2027 are synchronous, in-person graduate courses.  Successful candidates must be able to teach in person in Spokane, Washington.  Gonzaga will not reimburse adjunct faculty for relocation, travel, or lodging expenses.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, plan and teach assigned course(s)
• Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair)
• Create and grade assignments, including submitting grades according to established deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field plus either a CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation
• Current hands-on fluency in post-TCJA international tax law and awareness of ongoing developments in the field (such as OECD Pillar Two

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a classroom setting.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience using classroom strategies and pedagogies to advance equity and inclusion.

Educational Requirement:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field plus either a CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)