Accounting Instructor (part-time)

Mott Community College; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Mott Community College in Flint, MI seeks a faculty member to teach Accounting and contribute to student success through engaging instruction, ongoing assessment of learning outcomes, and adherence to professional ethics.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Accounting with 18 graduate hours in accounting, or a Master’s in Business with 18 accounting/finance hours, or CPA/CMA certification; two years of accounting experience; and a commitment to teaching diverse students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting with 18+ hours in accounting beyond Principles of Accounting.
• Master’s in Business with 18 graduate hours in accounting and finance, or CPA/CMA certification.
• Two years of practical experience in the accounting field.
• Commitment to community college teaching and diverse student needs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials; strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
• Foreign degree must be evaluated at candidate’s expense.

Responsibilities

• Teach accounting courses to students in the program.
• Assess learning outcomes and adjust teaching to improve student success.
• Adhere to ethical standards and college teaching expectations.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting + 18+ accounting hours

Master's in Business with 18 accounting/finance hours

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Word

Student database

Job description

Purpose, Scope & Dimension Of Job

Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Purpose, Scope & Dimension Of Job

Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications.

Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Accounting.

Minimum Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a Master’s degree in Business or a Business related field from an accredited institution* with 18 hours in Accounting courses beyond the Principles of Accounting sequence, (b) A Master’s degree in Business or a Business related field from an accredited institution* with 18 graduate hours in accounting and finance; or © A Master’s degree in Business or a Business related field from an accredited institution* with certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Two (2) years of practical experience needed in the accounting field.
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
• Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish an maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.
• A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Ability to produce high-quality courseware to be delivered through multiple approaches, including lecture and WEB-style delivery.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in the Accounting profession.
• Evidence of an entrepreneurial spirit that can be linked to successes in Small Business consulting or ownership and can be applied to instructional techniques, curriculum development, and classroom management.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
• S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
• The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).
• S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
• If applicable, must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate gloves.

Work Schedule

While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach, they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

Additional Information

Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.

If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

Additional Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Application Deadline Continuously accepting applications

Equal Opportunity Summary

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].

Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].

Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].