Adjunct Instructor, Accounting

Tarrant County College District; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Accounting for the Northwest Campus. The role entails teaching accounting courses across multiple modalities according to the college Master Syllabus, with classes scheduled in the afternoon/evening as needed.

The position requires a Master's degree in Accounting (or higher) with relevant graduate hours, and experience in college-level instruction is preferred. This is a part-time, adjunct role with no remote work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Accounting.
• Master's degree or higher with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on varied schedules and modalities (on-campus, online, dual credit).
• Prepare and deliver instruction using the college Master Syllabus and LMS.
• Communicate with students and college officials regularly.
• Prepare assignments and assessments to ensure learning outcomes.

Skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Student service

Independent work

Subject matter knowledge

Learning styles

Technology integration

Education

Master's degree or higher in Accounting

Master's + 18 graduate hours in Accounting

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Accounting

Department: NW Accounting

Campus Location: Northwest Campus

Employee Classification: ADJ - Adjunct

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $65.00

Work Hours: Varies based on teaching assignment and may include afternoons (12:30pm - 5:30pm) and/or evenings (5:30pm -8:30pm), Monday through Thursday

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary:

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunctinstructors provide assistance to students in their learningprocess by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials,facilities, and educational technologies available to complementthe teaching and learning process providing a direct impact tostudent success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules andmodalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) asassigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies studentenrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher* in Accounting

OR

• Master's degree or higher* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Accounting

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) years' working experience in the discipline /teaching area
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching a college level Accounting course
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing learning management systems and instructional technology
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching online

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies
• Experience mentoring students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community
• Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].