Accounting Instructor (9-month)

Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Tech is hiring an Accounting Instructor for a 9‑month faculty position. The instructor will teach courses primarily in the Accounting program, design inclusive activities, and maintain accurate records. The role involves mentoring students and contributing to curriculum development.

The position supports student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation, with opportunities to engage in institutional service and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must meet SACS criteria and related accrediting agencies.
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Accounting or closely related field.
• Willingness to travel and teach at offsite centers as needed.
• Willingness and ability to teach face‑to‑face, online asynchronous, and online synchronous classes.
• Flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentations and collaboration apps.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses primarily in the Accounting program as assigned by the Department Chair and Dean.
• Design and implement inclusive instructional activities to maximize equitable outcomes.
• Maintain accurate college records including attendance and grade reports.
• Utilize learning management systems and update course descriptions and syllabi.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student mentoring.

Skills

SACS criteria

Accounting master's degree

Travel willingness

Multi-modal teaching

Flexible scheduling

MS Office / Google Workspace

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Accounting Instructor (9-month)

Posting Number

Posting Number 2930

Job Schedule

Job Schedule Full Time

Job Shift

Job Shift Varied

OCR Code / Classification

OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty

Work Location

Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Instructor, Accounting role will be a member of a team that supports student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing economic mobility, personal empowerment, and transformed communities. The faculty conducts college courses at appropriate quality for undergraduate students as assigned by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean. The instructor facilitates the learning process by designing and implementing appropriate, meaningful instructional activities, and by drawing from the scholarships of teaching and learning and cultivating a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment. The instructor evaluates student learning by creating and implementing well-designed assessment tools. Additionally, the instructor participates in curriculum development, mentoring of students, helps students connect with academic and non‑academic supports services as needed, and engages in institutional service, professional development, and other duties assigned by the Department Chair and Dean. The instructor also keeps accurate records pertaining to students and adheres to all institutional policies and procedures.

This is a 9-month faculty position in which the individual will teach courses primarily in the Accounting program.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Must meet minimum SACS criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialling agencies in the area of the teaching assignment.


• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Accounting, or closely related field.


• Willingness and ability to travel and work at offsite center locations as necessary, including teaching high school students at the high schools as needed.


• Willingness and ability to teach face‑to‑face classes, online asynchronous, and online synchronous classes.


• Flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes as needed.


• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Two (2) academic years of teaching experience.


• Three (3) or more academic years of teaching experience in higher education.


• Experience with teaching hybrid, online, and/or multimodal courses.


• Knowledge and experience with de‑escalation techniques


• Experience with distance learning technologies.

* All roles include additional duties not captured in the job description and responsibilities may evolve in response to future innovations including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and new models of work *

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean.


• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes.


• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state, and SACSCOC -approved competencies.


• Assume responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports.


• Compile resources of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.


• Assess student learning using appropriate modalities.


• Appropriately utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or department.


• Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and syllabi for courses of instruction.


• Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom instruction and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes.


• Make recommendations to Department Chair for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.

Student Success

• Proactively connect with students to provide mentoring and coaching to achieve academic and career goals.


• Contribute to student success as a part of the care team for each student.


• Provide practical suggestions to students to improve academic performance.


• Encourage students to discuss and share academic problems and brainstorm solutions.


• Support students by listening to concerns, providing moral support, identifying and addressing problems, and connecting with support services.


• Learn, utilize, and maintain proficiency with program requirements and tools, including the college’s student success portal, computer information system, and learning management systems among others.


• Attend training sessions, workshops, conferences, and professional meetings.


• Maintain appropriate student hours in accordance with school policies.


• Participate in departmental activities related to revising and updating the program(s) and the development of new courses in the area of expertise.


• Engage in curriculum and program development that incorporates current educational theories and research.


• Enhance student academic success initiatives to improve completion, retention, and equity of success in instructional areas of the college.

Contributions to Community

• Work as part of a cohesive, innovative, and high‑performing team.


• Serve on action teams, councils, and other college work groups as required.


• Make constructive contributions to the shared vision of the college by engaging in work groups and shared leadership across campus.


• Actively participate in student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts.


• Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable.


• Pursue public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.


• Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee and/or business leadership team meetings.


• Represent the college and program at recruiting events as needed.


• Understand the strengths and growth opportunities of the communities that the college serves.


• Responsible for working with the College’s Educational Partnerships team to recruit students into programs within their divisions.

Continuous Development

• Develop a professional development plan that for approval by the supervisor and participate in those professional development activities that are approved.


• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.


• Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.


• Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology; and other areas related to the strategic goals of the college.


• Read professional literature to remain informed of the latest research aligned with their work and connected to higher education.


• Keep abreast of current technology required by the college.

At Forsyth Tech we cultivate a culture of belonging where every member – students, staff, and faculty – are valued, respected, accepted and encouraged to use our true and authentic self

and the voice of our unique characteristics and experiences.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.


• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.


• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job‑related tools.


• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.


• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.


• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Open Date 10/07/2026

Close Date 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master's degree in accounting or Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Accounting?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• Are you willing to teach day and evening face‑to‑face classes as well as online classes?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• Do you have the willingness and ability to travel and work at multiple campuses or offsite as necessary, including teaching high school students at the high schools as needed?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No