Adjunct Instructor- Accounting

About the role

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool available to the departmental search committee for consideration when a need arises during the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool on an as‑needed basis. If a review of your qualifications leads to a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline and provide instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses.
• Mentor students inside and outside the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit modalities.
• Teach accounting courses such as Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Introduction Accounting, Introduction to Computerized Accounting, Accounting Internship, Computer Accounting Applications, and Cost/Payroll Accounting.
• Use instructional technology within the curriculum and classroom.
• As needed, teach business courses in the transfer and workforce program areas.
• Contribute to the development, review, assessment, and maintenance of accounting and business classes.
• Assist in recruitment, retention, advisement, and graduation of students.
• Assess student performance, submit final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintain accurate student records and complete required forms.
• Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations; submit grades by established deadlines.
• Spend extended periods grading assignments and participation, providing timely and prompt feedback.
• Assess courses taught for continuous improvement.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Complete any required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Be available to students by appointment.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Provide timely feedback and respond to student communications promptly.
• May require evening, night, and/or weekend teaching assignments with synchronous or asynchronous student sessions as required.

Requirements

• Minimum SACS credential: an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline OR a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline.
• Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with the application.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting OR Master’s Degree in Business or business‑related field WITH a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• College teaching or training experience preferred.

Skills

• Familiarity with computer‑assisted/multimedia instruction and online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that achieves the specific goals and objectives of all assigned courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel, administration, peers, and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice without discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Schedule

Hours vary depending on need and course schedule; may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. May require evening, night, and/or weekend teaching assignments with synchronous or asynchronous student sessions as required.