Assistant Professor, Business/Accounting

College of the Redwoods; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Redwoods is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Business/Accounting at the Eureka campus. The role involves teaching a range of courses to support Associate’s degrees and contributing to curriculum development and shared governance. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in relevant fields and possess prior teaching experience. Additional responsibilities include participation in community engagements and assessments in the Business program.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Sick leave and personal holidays

Retirement benefits through CalSTRS

Qualifications

• Master’s in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration.
• Previous teaching experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Finance.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in a business field.

Responsibilities

• Teach Financial and Managerial Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Personal Finance courses.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment processes.
• Engage in community advisory committee meetings.

Skills

Collaboration

Curriculum Development

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Bachelor’s in business with accounting emphasis

CPA license

Job description

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Department

Location

Location Eureka

Summary

This position is for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor in Business/Accounting based out of the Eureka campus that is responsible for teaching a variety of accounting and finance courses to support a variety of Associate’s degrees and certificates offered in the Business program. Teaching assignments will consist of in-person classes, including night and possibly weekend assignments, as well as teaching on-line or in other distance modalities. The Assistant Professor – Business/Accounting will teach courses as assigned including, primarily, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Personal Finance. Occasional assignments in General Business and Small Business Management may be required.

Anticipated start date for this position is Spring 2026.

Additional responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in community advisory committee meetings and program discussions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Business/Accounting curriculum, including transfer/articulation agreements with colleges and universities.
• Participate in institutional, program, degree, and course-level assessment.
• Active participation in the College’s shared governance process.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an accounting concentration.
• Previous teaching experience that provides the candidate with the ability to teach a broad range of Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, General Business, and Economics courses.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience working in a business-related field.
• Demonstrated experience with, and commitment to, working in a highly collaborative working environment.

Education and Experience

Minimum qualifications:
Master’s in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration
OR
Bachelor’s in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis
AND
Master’s in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, finance or the equivalent

( NOTE : A bachelor’s degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration, with a CPA license is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

Salary Grade

Salary Grade Based on education and experience

Salary $69,660.00- $99,963.00/Annually (Salary range, based on education, continues to a maximum of $156,613.00/Annually)

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university will be required.

College of the Redwoods Faculty Organization is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods faculty employees. Each employee hired into a faculty position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.

Initial salary placement is determined by education and teaching/professional experience. Refer to the CRFO Collective Bargaining Agreement for specific details on salary placement.

Medical, dental and vision insurance is provided by the District for all
full-time employees and their dependents. Faculty also receive sick leave and personal holidays. Retirement benefits are administered through CalSTRS.

Required Materials

Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/


You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.

1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in and qualifications for this position

2. Professional resume or curriculum vitae

3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official copies will be required of the successful candidate)

4. A statement of Teaching Philosophy


Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.


Application Procedures

All documents included in your application file become the property of the District and will not be returned. Your application for this job posting will not be considered for future openings. New documents must be submitted for each job posting. Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications even if the foreign transcript has previously been accepted by a different college or university in the United States. This transcript evaluation must be attached to the application in order to be considered complete. A list of suggested Transcript Evaluation Services can be found here .



To be included in the first review, the applicant must complete the online application process by 5:00 p.m. PST on the closing or first review date. The district reserves the right to keep this position open until filled.


If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply or interview for this job posting, please call Human Resources.


For assistance or information, please contact:
College of the Redwoods
Human Resources
7351 Tompkins Hill Road
Eureka, CA 95501-9300
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
TTY 711
Email [e-mail]


Selection Process

All complete applications will be reviewed by a representative screening committee. Selected candidates will be invited to appear for a personal interview at College of the Redwoods. Expenses incurred in connection with the site interview will not be reimbursed.

Supplemental Questions

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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