Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Tompkins Cortland Community College; Village of Dryden (NY); On-site; USD 1,579,000 - 1,666,000; Part time

Job summary

Tompkins Cortland Community College invites applications for Adjunct Teaching Faculty – Accounting for Spring 2027. The position is non-renewable adjunct, with potential day, evening, online, hybrid, and Hyflex teaching assignments.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Accounting or related field with 18 graduate credits in accounting; exceptional cases may accept a bachelor’s plus 15 years of industry experience. Residency in NY required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, or in a related field with 18 graduate credits in accounting.
• In exceptional cases, a bachelor’s plus fifteen years of industry experience will be considered.
• Experience teaching in an accredited higher education institution, especially a community college, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching and instruction
• Create, submit, and follow a syllabus that aligns with the course’s Master Course Syllabus
• Use the Learning Management System to provide course materials to students
• Be available to students through office hours, timely grading, and responsive communication
• Read and abide by the policies listed in the Teaching Manual
• Submit all records by their respective deadline, including progress reports, student concern notices, and grades
• Understand and enact mission and values of TC3, and the equity, diversity, justice and inclusion plan.

Skills

Accounting

Teaching

Curriculum design

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting

18 graduate credits in accounting

Job description

Tompkins Cortland Community College
170 North Street, P.O. Box 139
Dryden, NY 13053

Location

Main Campus

230

Hours

• MON 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• TUE 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• WED 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• THU 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• FRI 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• SAT Closed
• SUN Closed

Tompkins Cortland Community College is situated in the scenic and culturally vibrant Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, strategically positioned near major cities such as Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The college prides itself on fostering a culturally diverse campus environment, supported by over two decades of robust partnerships with international colleges and universities. This commitment underscores our mission to equip students for engaged citizenship within a global context.

Accredited by both the Board of Regents of The State of New York and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Tompkins Cortland Community College offers a range of associate degrees. These programs are designed to cater to both career-oriented paths and liberal arts/sciences programs of study, providing students with a comprehensive educational foundation.

POSITION OFFERED: Adjunct Teaching Faculty – Accounting

EMPLOYMENT DATE: Spring 2027 - 01/25/2027 - 05/17/2027

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Adjunct, Non-renewable

JOB DESCRIPTION: Instruct ACCT101 - Principles of Accounting I OR ACCT102 - Principles of Accounting II: ACCT 101: This course introduces basic accounting concepts and principles for the sole proprietorship and partnerships with an emphasis on the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial statements along with their supporting schedules. Emphasis is also placed on the use of special journals, subsidiary ledgers, and valuation accounts. ACCT 102: This course is a continuation of ACCT 101, with emphasis on applications of accounting principles to corporations. Topics will include accounting for the formation and operation of both types of business organizations, long‑term liabilities, investments, cash flow, and financial statement analysis. Cost and Managerial Accounting principles are also introduced and include job costing, process costing, CVP, budget planning, standard costing, incremental analysis, and capital budgeting. Teaching assignments may involve teaching day, evening, online, hybrid, and Hyflex courses.

Adjunct instructors will be expected to:

• Provide excellent teaching and instruction
• Create, submit, and follow a syllabus that aligns with the course’s Master Course Syllabus
• Use the Learning Management System to provide course materials to students
• Be available to students through office hours, timely grading, and responsive communication
• Read and abide by the policies listed in the Teaching Manual
• Submit all records by their respective deadline, including progress reports, student concern notices, and grades
• Understand and enact mission and values of TC3, and the equity, diversity, justice and inclusion plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Accounting, or in a related field with 18 graduate credits in accounting. In exceptional cases, a bachelor’s plus fifteen years of industry experience will be considered. Experience teaching in an accredited higher education institution, especially a community college, is preferred.

EXPECTED HIRING SALARY RANGE: For Adjunct Faculty, rates are found in the most recent adjunct contract. For each credit, the Spring 2026 entry pay rate is $1,146 - $1,209 dependent upon qualifications.

Review of applicants will begin ASAP. NOTE: This is a part‑time (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are ongoing‑recruitment pooled positions. Your materials will be retained in our active files and be considered on an as‑needed basis. Candidates must hold and be willing to maintain NYS residency to be considered for this position.

Note: Additional application materials/essays will be requested. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a culturally diverse campus with over two decades of strong partnerships with international colleges and universities and a commitment to preparing our students for citizenship in a global society. Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and awards associate degrees in career‑oriented and liberal arts/sciences programs of study. Enrollment is approximately 3,500 students. To learn more about the College, visit our website at www.tompkinscortland.edu. Visa sponsorship not available. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/EOE

Location: Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in the naturally beautiful and culturally rich Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, near Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The area is host to many colleges, including Cornell University, as well as excellent healthcare, museums, festivals, and business enterprises.

The State University of New York | Tompkins Cortland Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer