Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Position Summary

Engages students in the teaching/learning process in both traditional and distance formats; works assigned schedule, represents the College in the community, and performs other related duties as required. Assists full time faculty in establishing curricular goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives. Teaches basic, intermediate, and advanced principles of accounting and finance courses including but not limited to: Financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting and cost accounting.
• Assures consistency in the planning, preparation, and administration of the course content, syllabus, outlines, and other teaching materials for courses and lab experiences. Works effectively with students and challenges students appropriately with an acceptable level of civility and discourse.
• Determines and submits students' attendance and grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current trends in assigned program or discipline. Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Works in collaboration with other departments on cross-discipline projects.
• Actively participates in community organizations, service groups, or events sponsored by the campus for the community.
• Develops syllabi.
• Supports the mission of the program, division, and College.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations
• Demonstrated experience with current computer software packages used in the accounting field (i.e., Excel, QuickBooks, and SAGE)
• Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students
• Capability to teach in more than one discipline
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Able to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules
• Knowledge of Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) guidelines and procedures preferred

Education and Work Experience

• Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred or MBA, CPA, CFA, CPF, or professional experience in accounting or financial services required;
• Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, preferably at the college level.

Certifications

• CPA certification preferred