Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Ivy Tech Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Financial & Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks adjunct faculty to teach per‑semester as needed. Roles include delivering classes, engaging online learners, and maintaining records within FERPA guidelines.

The college emphasizes inclusive instruction and professional collaboration with faculty and staff. Starting salary ranges per contact hour reflect adjunct compensation structures, with benefits outlined for part‑time staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in accounting from an accredited institution.
• Related master’s with 18 accounting hours beyond introductory level.
• Two+ criteria: certification, experience, teaching excellence, research, or coursework beyond bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Adapt lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials; maintain accurate records.
• Engage with students regularly to promote learning.
• Promote inclusive online learning environments.
• Comply with FERPA and privacy standards; professional conduct.

Education

Master’s degree or higher in accounting

Related master’s degree with 18 post-secondary semester hours in accounting

Two or more of: in-field professional certification, three years of in-field professional employment, teaching excellence (award date), research/publication, additional coursework (18 sem hours)

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with two+ criteria

Bachelor’s degree in related business with active CPA

Job description

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.

• 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 online 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 online educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and 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

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.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $45/contact hour

CLASSIFICATION: Adjunct faculty

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.