Adjunct Instructor - Accounting

Sowela Technical Community College; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor for Accounting in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves teaching college-level courses while utilizing the Canvas Learning Management System and preparing course materials. Candidates must possess a Master's in Accounting or MBA with teaching experience. A positive learning environment, engagement with students, and innovation in teaching methods are essential. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field required.
• Three years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Teaching experience – both face-to-face and online.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level accounting courses.
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabus according to guidelines.

Skills

Teaching Methods

Proficiency in Standard Office Software

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Accounting

Student Engagement

Education

Master of Science in Accounting or MBA with 18 graduate hours in accounting

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Accounting
Job no: 495457
Closes: Work Type: Faculty - Part Time
Locations: Lake Charles, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Accounting

College

SOWELA

Department

Academic Affairs

Sub department

School of Business & Applied Technology

Type of Appointment

Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches college-level accounting courses.
• Utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Prepares and utilizes the course syllabus and assessments for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours (virtual or on campus) and electronic communication; demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
• Checks and responds to emails daily.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Evaluates students' performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Attends meetings and prepares reports, as necessary.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Required Education

• Master of Science in Accounting or Master of Business Administration (MBA) plus 18 graduate hours in accounting.
• Must meet SACSCOC credentialing requirements.

Required Experience

• Three years of relevant work experience.
• Three years teaching experience – face-to-face and online.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Adhere to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.
• Must be able to instruct students in the completion of relevant projects.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and computers, utilizing a variety of software, is essential and includes but is not limited to the Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Must effectively and appropriately use technology in the curriculum.
• Creates a positive learning environment for students using innovative, effective, and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance student success. Collaborate effectively with colleagues and students of various cultures (including traditional, non-traditional, and international students) and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrates and encourages professional growth and improvement. Demonstrates appropriate work ethic (attendance, cooperation, etc.). Projects a professional attitude. Maintains a professional appearance.
• Maintains current standard reference books, periodicals, and manuals of a business, professional, technical, and industrial nature to facilitate the educational program objectives.
• Maintains a healthy, safe, and secure classroom/lab environment. Posts emergency evacuation routes in case of natural or other disasters.
• Requests adequate equipment and supplies to support the program. Ensures all instructional equipment and supplies meet safety standards.
• Ensure tests and other means of assessing the achievement of students are sufficiently accurate.
• The individual must be a committed, motivated self-starter who is capable of initiating and completing work with little supervision and/or as a part of a team on larger projects.
• Promote technical and community college education. Ability to make independent decisions and demonstrate good judgment.

Preferred Education

• CPA
• QuickBooks Online certification

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency in Canvas LMS

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Legal Statements

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.