Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach accounting in Indianapolis on a part-time basis. You will deliver classes, use technology to enhance learning, and maintain records while supporting student success and aligned with the college's policies.

The role emphasizes diverse, inclusive teaching within a structured syllabus; experience with accounting principles and adjunct instruction is valued. Applications require a cover letter and unofficial transcript.

Qualifications

• Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher in accounting from a regionally accredited institution.
• Earned related or out-of-field master’s degree with 18 post-secondary semester hours in accounting beyond the introductory principle(s) level.
• Earned related or out-of-field master’s degree with two or more of: CPA, teaching excellence, research and publication, additional coursework (18 hours) or CEU’s.
• Earned bachelor’s degree in accounting with two years in-field employment or equivalent.
• Earned bachelor’s degree in a related field with CPA certification active.
• Active CPA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement and alter lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades and other requirements.
• Engage with students regularly in meaningful and productive ways to impact learning.
• Promote an environment that respects diverse backgrounds and complies with FERPA and college policies.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Professional communication

Technology in instruction

Education

Master’s degree or higher in accounting

Master’s degree with 18 post-secondary hours in accounting

Master’s degree with two or more: CPA / teaching excellence / research

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 2+ years in-field

Bachelor’s in related field with CPA

Bachelor’s degree in related business field with CPA

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - AccountingLocation: IndianapolisJob Type: Part-timeClassification: Adjunct facultySalary Range: $48.67 Per Contact HourReports To: Department/Program Chair*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial TranscriptWho We Are:Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.Our Values:• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of IndianaAbout the Role:Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations.Maintain a safe, quality educational environment.Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Department/Program ChairSUPERVISION GIVEN: NoneEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A qualified faculty member meets the program standard through one of five routes:Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in accounting; orPossesses an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documented 18 post-secondary semester hours or equivalent of courses in accounting beyond the introductory principle(s) level; orPossesses an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following:In-field professional certification (national, regional or state)Three years of in-field professional employmentDocumented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of awardDocumentation of research and publication in the fieldDocumented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military; orPossesses an earned bachelor’s degree in accounting, from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following:In-field professional certification (national, regional or state)Two years of in-field professional employmentDocumented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of awardDocumentation of research and publication in the fieldDocumented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military.Possesses and earned Bachelor’s degree in a related business field from a regionally accredited institution with an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial TranscriptIvy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:Health & WellnessAccess to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesFinancial & Retirement BenefitsAll employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savingsEducational BenefitsFee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.