Instructor of Accounting and Business (starting Spring 2027)
Genesee Community College (GCC), founded in 1966 as part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, serves a 2,500‑square‑mile region in Western New York. GCC enrolls more than 4,300 students across multiple campuses and offers 75+ academic degrees, certificates, and micro‑credentials. The college features cutting‑edge technology, including 54 Hyflex classrooms, 88 smart classrooms, 27 computer labs, and a variety of specialized labs and facilities.
Responsibilities
- Teach first‑ and second‑year courses in the accounting career and transfer program areas.
- Teach business courses in the career and transfer program areas as needed.
- Deliver instruction face‑to‑face or via remote, online, hybrid, or Hyflex modalities, including day, evening, and weekend sessions as required.
- Participate in course assessment activities, calculate grades, and report attendance in accordance with college policies.
- Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of high‑quality accounting and business programs, collaborating with other faculty.
- Assist in recruitment, retention, advisement, and graduation of students.
- Engage in college service‑related activities, committees, and professional development.
Requirements
- Education: Master's degree in Accounting, or two Master's degrees in Business or a related field together with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Experience: Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience; CPA designation highly preferred. Community‑college teaching or trainer experience preferred. Familiarity with computer‑assisted/multimedia instruction and distance‑learning platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Brightspace) preferred.
Skills
- Strong teaching or training skills with a wide range of instructional strategies and a student‑retention focus.
- Preparedness to teach online; online‑teaching preparation preferred.
- Sensitivity to diverse individuals and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities with students, colleagues, and the community.
- Passion for teaching and learning, adaptability, and willingness to embrace evolving technologies.
- Ability to create and maintain personal connections with students and the college community.
- Approachable, enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic who contributes to a supportive campus environment.
Pay
Annual salary of $53,963.18 for a full‑time appointment (35 hours per week). Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment are established by the Genesee Education Association (GEA) contract.
Schedule
This is a ten‑month, in‑person appointment based at the Batavia campus. Position duties begin January 7, 2027. Teaching may occur during daytime, evenings, and/or weekends as needed.
Benefits
- NYS Retirement
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance (Independent Health and Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (Eye Med)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 20 days sick leave, 3 personal days, and several holidays annually (up to 10 sick days may be used for family illness)
- GCC tuition waiver for employee and dependents
- SUNY tuition assistance at four‑year institutions
- Eligibility for Flexible Work Arrangement after 90 days of service
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails, and other amenities at the Richard C. Call Arena
- On‑campus dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Access to approximately 90,000 items via GCC Library Services
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility