Job Description

Columbia University’s Master's in Nonprofit Management program seeks candidates to teach NONPROFIT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. The course(s) are generally taught one evening per week for each semester. 

SPS seeks individuals with a vibrant portfolio of academic study, professional experience, and publications to teach nonprofit financial management. The course(s) is intended as an overview of financial literacy needed for nonprofit organizations and should, therefore, focus on these areas:

• CASH-FLOW ANALYSIS

• BUDGETING

• GAAP NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING

• FUND ACCOUNTING

• COST ACCOUNTING 

• FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ANALYSIS 

• OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS

Candidates should have extensive leadership experience applying their discipline in the nonprofit sector, substantial teaching experience, and a deep and demonstrated understanding of academic and applied trends that are driving best practices.

Qualifications

Columbia University SPS operates under a scholar-practitioner faculty model, which enables students to learn from faculty possessing outstanding academic training as well as a record of accomplishment as practitioners in an applied professional setting. 

REQUIREMENTS

• MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIRED IN AREAS RELATED TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OR ACCOUNTING.
• TERMINAL DEGREE (E.G., MBA/JD/CPA) OR PH.D. IN SUBJECT MATTER PREFERRED. 
• CANDIDATES MUST HAVE DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE IN THEIR AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ACCOMPANYING PEDAGOGY.
• A MINIMUM OF TEN YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IS REQUIRED.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• GRADUATE-LEVEL TEACHING EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED.

Additional Information

Please submit a resume inclusive of university teaching experience.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

All applicants must provide a cover letter and CV.

Please include the course(s) for which you would like to be considered in your cover letter.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.