Accounting Instructor, part-time

College of the Desert (CA); Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Desert seeks adjunct instructors to plan, implement, and evaluate courses that advance student growth and support the district's mission. Classes may be held at the Palm Desert Campus or other district sites, including local high schools for dual enrollment, with day, evening, or weekend scheduling.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, creating syllabi, evaluating student progress, and ensuring timely reporting and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration or CPA license as alternative qualification.
• Bachelor’s in business with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis.
• Diversity sensitivity toward diverse student backgrounds and needs.

Responsibilities

• Meet classes and labs on assigned days and times.
• Develop and implement instruction aligned with official course outlines.
• Develop and distribute a syllabus communicating course objectives, grading, and policies.
• Evaluate student progress toward course objectives and provide timely feedback.
• Assign grades in accordance with District policy and Ed Code regulations.
• Support curriculum development and participate in professional development activities.
• Provide advising and mentoring to students as needed.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration

Bachelor’s in business with accounting emphasis or economics with accounting emphasis

CPA license as alternative qualification

Job description

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Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Classroom environment and unassigned faculty office environment. Classes may be at the Palm Desert Campus or one of our sites in Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, or Palm Springs. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening or weekends.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Class locations may include jails and/or one of our local participating high schools for dual-enrollment offerings.

Examples of Job Duties:

a. Classroom Responsibilities

• Meet classes/lab on day and times assigned


• Develop and implement instruction for each class/lab period which is consistent with the official course outline


• Develop and distribute the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students course objectives, grading criteria, and classroom policies


• Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws


• Ensure course textbooks and instructional materials are made available to students in a timely manner


• Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate


• Supervise student in off-campus activities when participation is part of the instructor’s load

b. Evaluation of Students

• Evaluate students’ progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students of course objectives, methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation


• Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion


• Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by Ed Code and Title V regulations for the State of California


• Submit grade report forms and other reporting forms, including but not limited to census, progress reports, attendance records, and proctoring forms, in a timely and accurate manner

c. Curriculum – Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty

d. Student Advising – Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty

e. Professional Development – Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty

Additional Responsibilities:

• Abide by department regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment


• Advise Supervisor of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions


• Fulfill all obligations as established in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement


• Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures

Optional Duties*:

• Advise enrolled students on such matters as: Learning skills, collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the courses or subject field, career alternative/opportunities related to the subject field


• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during office hours


• Participate in the credit by examination program where applicable


• Participate in the development and review of curriculum as needed


• Participate in the development of alternative teaching modalities


• Schedule, announce to students in all classes, and maintain office hours


• Participate in advisory committee meetings as required


• Participate in professional development activities


• Attend and participate in department/center meetings when assigned by the District or shared governance


• Participate in the process of shared governance by contributing to the academic community through committee work on the department division, college and/or district level, or participate in other significant non-classroom college, district, or community activities


• Consult with Supervisor on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment, and screening/interviewing committees


• Participate in mentoring of new faculty as assigned

* All optional duties are on a voluntary basis, but some may have compensation attached per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Consult with departmental Dean for clarification.

• Master’s in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration
  
  
  
  • OR Bachelor’s in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis AND Master’s in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, finance or the equivalent
  
  
  • (NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration, with a CPA license is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)
  
  
  
  


• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• This posting is for a part-time instructor (adjunct) pool.


• College of the Desert Adjunct Association (CODAA) Bargaining Unit


• The primary teaching modality for this adjunct role is in-person.

SALARY PLACEMENT:

• Salary Placement is according to the CODAA Collective Bargaining Agreement.


• For information on salary placement, please see the CODAA Collective Bargaining Agreement and Adjunct Salary Schedule.

TIMELINES:

• For consideration, please apply by Thursday, October 15, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.


• Interviews are tentative scheduled on Friday, November 20, 2026.


• Tentative schedule is subject to change based on District need.

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