Accounting Instructor, Part-Time

Rio Hondo Community College

Whittier (CA)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 117,000

Part time

46 hours ago

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Job summary

Rio Hondo College is establishing a continuous pool of part-time, hourly Accounting Instructor positions for the main campus. Assignments may include teaching during the day, evening, weekends, or online as needed to meet department needs.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in accountancy or business with a CPA or CMA pathway, and/or a California Community College Credential, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in accountancy or business administration with an accounting concentration.
Bachelor’s degree in business with accounting emphasis or economics with accounting emphasis, and a Master’s degree in business or related fields.
Equivalent qualifications or a valid California Community College Credential.

Responsibilities

Teach courses as assigned during day or evening, weekday or weekends or online.
Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in teaching.
Perform other duties normally expected of community college faculty as described by policy and law.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Professionalism

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

California Community College Credential

Equivalent

Job description

Number of Months Assignment Part-Time pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired for assignments based on the college needs.

Starting Date

Starting Date As Needed - This is to establish a pool for future part-time positions.

Current Work Schedule

Salary Range

Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at http://www.riohondo.edu/hr/hr-documents/ to see the faculty salary schedule.

Shift Differential

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Location

Location Main Campus

Department

Department Business

Open Date

Open Date 09/29/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 10/16/2026

Open Until Filled No

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA , UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function/Definition

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applicants on file to fill temporary assignments as needed. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department or division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration
OR
Bachelor’s degree in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis AND Master’s degree in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, or finance ( NOTE : A Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration, with a CPA license is an alternative qualification for this discipline, pursuant to title 5, section 53410.1)
OR
A valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the appropriate subject matter
OR
The Equivalent.
AND
Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

1. A master’s degree in business, business administration, taxation, or finance AND a CPA license or CMA certification; OR

2. A bachelor’s degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration AND a CPA license or CMA certification AND 6 years of professional work experience as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.

Responsibilities

Assignment may include teaching courses as assigned during day or evening, weekday or weekends or online.

Have a commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in the fields of teaching.

Other professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of members of community college faculty as described by Board Policies and the California Education code.

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Desired Qualifications

Working Conditions

Position Description

Applications are now being accepted to develop a list of qualified candidates for Accounting Instructor, Part-Time teaching positions.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
Cover Page (one page)
Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE : Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL , FAX , OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED .

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE- OPEN , RE- ADVERTISE , DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION .
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES .

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

Supplemental Questions

* Describe one or two engaging teaching strategies you have used (or would use) to actively engage students in learning complex accounting concepts. Stating "see resume" on your application will be considered an incomplete response.
(Open Ended Question)
* Provide specific examples of your training and/or work experience that demonstrates your sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. Stating "see resume" on your application will be considered an incomplete response.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please list all degrees held and specify the fields in which you earned them.
(Open Ended Question)
* List and briefly describe the accounting courses you have taught by level, location and date, if any.
(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents