Accounting Faculty

State of Colorado; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Range Community College in Westminster seeks a full-time Accounting Faculty member to teach at certificate and transfer levels. The role emphasizes innovative curriculum, student success, and collaboration with colleagues across campus.

You may teach face-to-face or online, mentor part-time instructors, and participate in committees. A strong on-campus presence is expected; travel to other FRCC campuses may occur.

Qualifications

• Requires related degree and 4000 hours within 7 years.
• Bachelor's or Master's with 18 credits and 2000 hours within 7 years.
• CTE credential required or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Teach Accounting at various levels, including certificate and transfer.
• Mentor part-time instructors and contribute to committees and events.
• Support inclusive teaching practices and student-centered pedagogy.

Education

A related associate degree (or relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years.

A related Bachelor's or any Master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years.

Job description

Who We Are

With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Department Information

With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek. One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body. The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive. At FRCC, employees and leaders bring our values to life through their actions. We collaborate across roles and campuses, seek and value diverse perspectives, follow through on our commitments, and turn thoughtful ideas into meaningful improvements which are measured for success. We take pride in our work, support one another, and make decisions that advance student success, equity, and excellence. We seek people who will actively contribute to this culture and demonstrate these commitments every day.

Title: Accounting Faculty

Position Type: Faculty 9 Month Full Time

College: Front Range Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: FRCC Business and Computing Technology

Campus: Westminster Campus

Location: Westminster

Salary Range: $59,905 - $68,191 annually

Description of Job

As a full-time faculty member in the Business and Computing Technology Department, you provide instruction in all levels of Accounting, including certificate and/or transfer levels. You work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop an innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success are your top priority. You utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students’ critical thinking skills.

As a faculty member, you act as a mentor for part-time instructors, you serve as representative of the department by participating in committees, task forces, and events at the campus, college, and/or state levels. The School of Business & Computing Technology places a high value on collaboration, inclusive teaching practices, active learning, and student-centered pedagogy. The School of Business & Computing Technology places a high value on collaboration, inclusive teaching practices, active learning, and student-centered pedagogy. Additional consideration may be given to candidates with VITA Site or Tax Help experience as this position may also be asked to assist with Tax Help Colorado based on the department’s needs at the time of hire.

You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities including face-to face or online, based on the departments needs.

This position requires a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• A related associate degree (or relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years;

OR

• A related Bachelor’s or any Master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years.

Related Degree:

Accounting, Tax Auditing, Taxation, Bookkeeping, Economics, Finance, Investing/Investment, or related Business Ownership\License.

CTE Credential:

This faculty position will be teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses. In addition to the qualifications listed above, the selected candidate must have a current CTE credential or the ability to obtain one within one year to teach. For more information, please see the Colorado Department of Education’s Career and Technical Education website.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process

The selection process for this faculty position will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate.

Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of October 19, 2026.

This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.

Additional Information/Benefits

Transcript Note: While unofficial copies are accepted at the application stage, the following information must be included: your name, institution name, degree achieved (subject and degree type), date of degree achieved, and courses completed. If selected to move forward, official copies will be required.

Salary Information: The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value. Please see our Faculty Salary Matrix for more specific information.

Benefits Information: For information about benefits for Administrative, Professional and Technical Employees and Faculty, please see the Front Range Community College Benefits page.

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CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation/Additional Details

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