Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College seeks enthusiastic Adjunct Faculty to teach Accounting courses to a diverse student population. The role involves preparing coursework, evaluating student progress, and maintaining thorough communication.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Accounting or a related field and have a minimum of three years non-teaching accounting experience. This is a great opportunity to engage with students and contribute to their success in a community college setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field required for transfer courses.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Accounting for workforce courses.
• At least three years of non-teaching accounting work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach accounting courses to a multicultural student body.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Experience with online learning management systems

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline‑appropriate ways.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of accounting to a multicultural student population based on the department’s approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).

Principal Professional Standards

• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
• Appropriate use of the college’s learning management system.

Required Education

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards:

Transfer Courses

• Master’s degree in Accounting, or
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in accounting

Workforce Courses

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in accounting, or
• Associate degree in Accounting and 3 years non‑teaching work experience

No substitution for educational requirements.

Required Work Experience

• At least three years non‑teaching accounting work experience.

Application Requirements

• Upload the following documents to your application: unofficial/copy of transcripts, updated curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé, cover letter – explaining interest in the position.
• Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [e-mail]. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. ACC Human Resources will not receive it. If you need assistance, please get in touch with your university’s registrar’s office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hard copy can be mailed to the following address:

ACC Human Resources
Attn: Prisca M. Baker
6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224
Austin, TX 78752

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Number of Openings

6

Job Posting Close Date

May 31, 2027

Clery Act Compliance

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), selected individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non‑campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr. You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ([e-mail]). For an overview, see ACC’s Clery Act website.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.