Adjunct Instructor - Accounting

Position Title

Job Summary

The Business and Career Technology Division is accepting applications for part-time instructor for the Accounting Department. Adjunct applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submission of an application places candidates in an applicant pool for consideration as instructional needs arise. Positions are offered based on course availability, enrollment, and departmental needs. Applicants will be contacted only if an instructional assignment becomes available and their qualifications align with the course requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the comprehensive community college mission.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment for a diverse student body.
• Flexibility for teaching courses offered day, evening, and online.
• Instructional expertise to deliver instruction for 21st century learners and assess student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure academic quality.
• Facility with a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, which contributes to the fulfillment of the College’s strategic goals.
• Willingness to participate in activities or on college committees that contribute to the success of students.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business or related field including 24 semester hours of accounting.
• In addition to degree requirement, CPA/CMA certification with three years related work experience preferred.
• Ability to teach face to face at the Malta, IL campus strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and lecture for extended periods of time.

EEO Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status

Part Time

Hiring Salary Range Requested

TBD

Type of Position

PT Non-Benefited

Illustrative Examples of Essential Functions

• Description of Job Duty

  Promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of Kishwaukee College
  Provide engaging, enthusiastic, and student-centered teaching to community college students
  Establish a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement
  Contribute to a collegial, collaborative, and positive attitude to the college campus
  Understand and convey the essentials of the course discipline that students should master
  Maintain high academic standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness
  Work successfully and productively in a team environment with other faculty
  Perform the necessary duties of an instructor to ensure quality instruction
  o Establish productive and supportive communication with students
  o Prepare the course syllabus following the college-approved format and course content
  o Be organized and conduct classes in accordance with the published class schedule
  o Evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled assessments/exams
  o Promptly return graded work to students and maintain student grade records
  o Advise students as appropriate

• Essential Duty?

  Yes

• Percentage Of Time

  100