Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

ivytech; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Educational benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach on-site during day or evening sessions. Responsibilities include delivering course content, creating syllabi, and maintaining attendance and grading records in line with college policies.

Qualified candidates may hold a master’s in accounting or related fields with required coursework, or a bachelor’s in accounting with additional qualifications, and CPA credentials may apply.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree or higher in accounting or related field with 18 accounting hours if required.
• Bachelor’s in accounting with two of: certifications, experience, teaching excellence or research.
• Related business degree + CPA may satisfy qualification routes.

Responsibilities

• Teach on-site during day or evening sessions.
• Develop syllabus aligned with course content and institutional standards.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per college policy.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class times to assist.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Student support

Curriculum delivery

Education

Master’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in related field + 18 accounting hours

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification

Related business degree + CPA

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Job Description Summary

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the School. This position and the posting will stay open continuously in order to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings as Adjunct Instructors. Applicants will not be notified unless there is an actual need to fill the position or if the candidate does not meet minimum requirements.Position requires traditional classroom instruction. Applicants must be able to teach on-campus courses.

Job Description

PROGRAM OPERATION: Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes. Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook. Submits requested information within established timelines. STUDENTS: Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions and provide assistance. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues. INSTRUCTION: Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.

Looking for adjuncts to teach on-site during the day or in the evening..

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.