Adjunct Faculty- Accounting

Ivy Tech Community College; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Financial & retirement benefits

Educational benefits (fee remission)

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana is seeking adjunct faculty to deliver ACCT 101 and ACCT 102 and provide engaging instruction within required syllabi.

The position is part-time, contract-based, and involves developing course materials, assessing student progress, and maintaining records while adhering to FERPA and college policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in accounting
• Master’s in related field with 21 post-secondary accounting hours
• Two+ qualifying criteria in-field or teaching excellence
• Bachelor’s in accounting with two+ criteria
• Bachelor’s in related business with CPA

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes per policy and course objectives
• Use technology to enhance instructional methods
• Develop course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments
• Engage with students to improve learning and experiences
• Interact professionally with students and coworkers, follow college policies
• Ensure knowledge and implementation of safety procedures in classrooms

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Technology in classroom

Course planning

Education

Master’s degree in accounting

Master’s in related business with 18 accounting hours

Two+ of: professional cert, 3 years in-field, teaching award, research/publication, 18 additional coursework

Bachelor’s in accounting with two+ criteria

Bachelor’s in related business with CPA

Tools

FERPA compliance

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

Compensation:$47.35/ contracted hr

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A qualified faculty member for ACCT 101 and ACCT 102 meets the course standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree in accounting from a regionally accredited institution; or
• Possesses an earned master’s degree in a related business field from a regionally accredited institution with documented 21 post-secondary semester hours in accounting

Accounting Program Standard 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;
• 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.