Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach assigned courses part-time, following approved outlines and departmental standards. Instructors focus on high-quality teaching, student learning, and maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Assignments vary by term, modality, and campus, with responsibilities including preparation, delivery, assessment, and record-keeping. Instructors may teach in-person, hybrid, or online formats. Evening or weekend teaching may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the subject field or equivalent
• Alternative qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with major in the subject and relevant professional experience
• Ability to adapt instruction to diverse student needs

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned credit courses in accordance with approved outlines, syllabi, and objectives
• Prepare for instruction with course materials, activities, and assessments suitable for the modality
• Deliver instruction using effective teaching strategies to engage students
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback
• Maintain accurate academic records including attendance and grades
• Communicate course expectations and learning outcomes clearly
• Maintain appropriate office hours and respond to inquiries within departmental timeframes
• Ensure course compliance with policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements

Education

Master’s Degree in subject field

Master’s Degree with 30 approved graduate hours

Bachelor’s Degree with major in subject field and relevant professional experience

Job description

Adjunct Faculty are part-time faculty members who provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines, departmental standards, and College policies. Adjunct faculty focus primarily on teaching and student learning and are responsible for maintaining instructional quality, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment. Assignments are course-based and may vary by term, modality, and campus.

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities normally include:

• Teaching assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Preparing for instruction, including course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Delivering instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
• Assessing student performance, grading assignments and examinations, and providing meaningful, timely feedback.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
• Reporting midterm and final grades using the College’s designated systems by established deadlines.
• Communicating course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintaining appropriate office hours or student availability, as defined by the department, at times convenient for students.
• Responding to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
• Using the College’s learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensuring courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Informing the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.

Adjunct Faculty may also be expected to:

• Participate in required orientations, training, and instructional meeting.
• Complete required compliance training, including but not limited to FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training.
• Coordinate with department chairs, program coordinators, or full-time faculty regarding course content and expectations.
• Implement department-approved textbooks, course materials, and assessment practices
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in the instructional discipline.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs within the scope of the assigned course(s).
• The College reserves the right to assign other normal instructional responsibilities as may be appropriate for part-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in the subject field, or
• Master’s Degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields

Alternative Qualifications for Specialized Career or Technical Fields (as applicable):

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in the subject field and relevant professional experience, or
• Other combinations of education, credentials, licensure, and work experience as permitted by accrediting or regulatory bodies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the community college or postsecondary level
• Experience teaching online or hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices
• Evening, weekend, or online teaching assignments may be required depending on course scheduling

Physical Requirements:

• Negligible to moderate physical activity, which may include standing for extended periods, light lifting of instructional materials, and use of standard classroom or computer equipment.