Adjunct, Accounting

Alvin Community College; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Alvin Community College invites applications for a Part-Time Faculty Pool to support campus programs during the academic year. Applicants are reviewed throughout the year and may be contacted for interviews by phone or email.

Faculty duties cover instructing diverse student groups, maintaining instructional excellence, and using various delivery methods. Compliance, transcripts, and bilingual capabilities are valued, with occasional travel to offsite locations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting from a regionally accredited college/university.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise diverse student populations in the classroom at various times and locations.
• Demonstrate commitment to student engagement, success, and instructional excellence.
• Prepare and utilize course syllabi and assessments per institutional guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of effective teaching methods and utilize varied delivery methods and resources.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of students.
• Advise students on academic matters or refer to resources.
• Assess student performance and communicate progress timely.
• Engage students face-to-face and via electronic communications.
• Utilize technology to facilitate learning and access data and generate reports.

Skills

Bi-lingual English

Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Accounting (18 graduate hours)

Job description

SUMMARY

This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on departmental needs. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.

May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.

Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire.

Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information www.naces.org.

Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law. This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that promotes outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement.

• Instruct and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations
• Possess a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution
• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of students
• Advise students in academic matters or refers students to appropriate resources
• Assess students' performance through a range of measurement activities and keeps them informed of their progress in a timely manner
• Engage students face-to-face and through electronic communications
• Utilize technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
• Build positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community
• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions and departments
• Provide recommendations to the Instructional Dean, Department Chair, and appropriate college committees regarding curriculum, instruction and division operations
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities
• Adhere to Alvin College's policies and procedures
• Attend institutional meetings as required
• Other related duties as assigned

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Employer and the Faculty Member are subject to all the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement between the Employer and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The Faculty Member agrees to comply with all policies, procedures, and security regulations of the TDCJ while performing instructional duties within TDCJ facilities. If officials of the TDCJ exercise their contractual right to deny the Faculty Member access to the assigned unit, the Employer may terminate the Faculty Member’s employment and cease salary payments effective immediately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting from a regionally accredited college / university

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited college / university
• At least one year of teaching experience at the college or university level
• Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet
• Bi-lingual English / Spanish