Accounting Adjunct Assistant Professor Pool

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach accounting courses in the Sacramento area. The pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years; applicants may be contacted and hired year-round based on college needs.

The adjunct faculty member will teach assigned courses, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in governance, articulation, and accreditation activities, while maintaining professional standards and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's in Accountancy or Business Administration with accounting emphasis required.
• Equity-minded focus and ability to foster inclusive environment for diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of area dean.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Serve on college committees and participate in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities.
• Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics relevant to adjunct faculty position.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Education

Master's degree in Accountancy or Business Administration with accounting concentration

Bachelor's degree in Business with Accounting emphasis or Economics with Accounting emphasis AND Master's in Business, Business Administration, Business Education, Economics, Taxation, or Finance or CPA license

Equivalent. All degrees from accredited institution

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years. Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupation experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Specific courses offered may vary by campus. Courses for this assignment may include:

• ACCT 101 Fundamentals of College Accounting
• ACCT 107 Auditing
• ACCT 301 Financial Accounting

To view a complete list of courses for each discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage specific to each campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master's degree in Accountancy or Business Administration with an accounting concentration; OR, have a bachelor's degree in Business with Accounting emphasis, Business Administration with Accounting emphasis or Economics with Accounting emphasis AND a master's degree in Business, Business Administration, Business Education, Economics, Taxation, or Finance or a CPA license; OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity‑minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.