Professor - Accounting

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, to maintain current knowledge in their fields, and to have pedagogic skills that are appropriate for our students. Faculty members are also expected to continue development of their knowledge and skills, to contribute to the community of scholars, and to represent the College in the community.

Primary teaching responsibility

• Teach five classes per semester including face to face, hybrid or online classes in a combination of Accounting/General Business/Business Management courses.
• The teaching schedule will be specified by the department which may include dual credit, evening, hybrid, Friday, and/or Saturday classes.

Beyond Classroom Instruction

• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous coursework that fosters critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and practical application of knowledge.
• Create an abstract learning environment.
• Audit student performance with fairness and clarity.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet all learning needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs.
• Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
• Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guideline.

Professional Development

• Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
• Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with different educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.
• Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection.
• Mets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).

Service

• Participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils.
• Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection.
• Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention.
• Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
• Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
• Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to teaching area.
• Ability to demonstrate College values.

Required Education

• Master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Accounting.

Required Experience

• 3 years of accounting/business-related work experience.

Preferred Experience

• College teaching experience.
• Experience with LMS systems such as Blackboard.
• Usage of a variety of pedagogical methodologies and assessment strategies.
• Candidates with a CPA.