Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Ivy Tech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Accounting. The role involves teaching per semester, delivering classes, and ensuring alignment with syllabi while using technology to enhance learning. Candidates should be able to adapt lesson plans and maintain accurate records.

The position emphasizes proactive student engagement, effective instruction, and compliance with FERPA and college policies. Benefits and part-time status are noted in the description.

Qualifications

• Possesses an earned master's degree or higher in accounting; or
• Master's in related field with 18 post-secondary hours in accounting; or
• Master's in related field with two or more in-field credentials or teaching evidence; or
• Bachelor's in accounting with two+ in-field credentials or experience; or
• Bachelor's in a related business field with active CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Modify lesson plans, assignments, tests and materials as appropriate; maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Engage with students regularly to provide a positive Ivy Tech experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies to engage students in learning.
• Interact professionally with students and colleagues and comply with policies and FERPA.

Education

Master's degree or higher in accounting

Master's degree in related field with 18 post-secondary hours in accounting

Two or more in-field credentials or experience plus teaching evidence

Bachelor's in accounting with two+ in-field credentials or experience

Bachelor's in related business with active CPA certification

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Location: Indianapolis

Job Type: Part-time

Classification: Adjunct faculty

Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour

Reports To: Department/Program Chair

Who 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 Indiana

About 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 Chair

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

None

EDUCATION 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; or
• Possesses 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; or
• Possesses 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 employment
  • Documented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of award
  • Documentation of research and publication in the field
  • Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor's degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU's, vendor, or military; or
• Possesses 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 employment
  • Documented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of award
  • Documentation of research and publication in the field
  • Documented 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.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well‑being, growth, and financial security of our part‑time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre‑tax or post‑tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee 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.