Faculty, Accounting

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Sabbatical opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College-Montgomery is seeking an accounting faculty member to teach courses at various times and locations, contributing to student success and program objectives.

The role requires a Master's in Accounting or 18 graduate hours in Accounting with a focus on delivering high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment. The position includes professional development opportunities and participation in campus service activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Accounting.
• Experience teaching accounting at a college level.
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches and use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in Accounting at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines.
• Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods and materials for diverse student backgrounds.
• Evaluates students and informs them of progress in a timely manner.
• Submits required college reports and forms; maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Provides access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Technology in teaching

Education

Masters in Accounting

18 graduate hours in Accounting

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to ourmission of providing transformational educational opportunitiesthat help individuals get from where they are to where they want tobe. Guided by our vision to lead higher education throughhigh-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities,employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity,accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent anduniform customer service, providing consistent information, anduniformly helping every student regardless of physical location,modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a GreatColleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of HigherEducation. This recognition reflects our commitment to creatingan organizational culture where employees are valued, supported,and empowered.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create anation of world citizenry in our students. Our culture, then,requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, whileimmeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We areself-accountable to being respectful to others through clear andprofessional communication. We are compassionate with our students,colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit oflearning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives,people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of worldcitizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities ofexcellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College Systemprovides transformational educational opportunities that helpindividuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Thetwo-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today,offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs thatempower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College-Montgomery is a student-centered college servingThe Woodlands, Conroe and surrounding communities. For more than 30years, the college has connected students with affordable,high-quality education through university-transfer pathways andworkforce programs aligned with regional needs. Signature programsinclude biotechnology, radiologic technology, live entertainmenttechnology, land surveying and emergency medical services,supported by hands-on learning, comprehensive student services anda vibrant campus community.

The address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384. Allapplicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide thelearning activities and support that will lead to the achievementof the course objectives and contribute to the educationalenvironment of the college and the community. The faculty member'srole encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation,professional development, and institutional service. Primaryresponsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within thecurriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches courses in Accounting at a variety of times andlocations in response to institutional needs
2. Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instructionby reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques,and delivery methods
3. Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratorywithin college and departmental guidelines
4. Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods andmaterials that assist students in meeting course objectives andwhich are appropriate for students with differing educational andexperiential backgrounds and learning styles
5. Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievementof stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner oftheir progress in the course
6. Submits required college reports and forms
7. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learningmaterials
8. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleaguesand the community
9. Provides access to students through posted office hours,electronic communication and other appropriate methods
10. Responsible for professional development and institutionalservice as determined in consultation with the Dean
11. Responsible for other reasonable related duties asassigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizescollaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills andinterpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to workeffectively with a wide variety of people
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service andproviding a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructionalapproaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learningcommunities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in theirlearning

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within thediscipline/industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or labenvironment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors arerequired to meet with classes at all scheduled times and beavailable to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Master's degree with 18graduate hours in Accounting

Salary

Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by yourrelated experience and education. Should you receive an offer ofemployment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in theapplication process will be utilized to calculate your salaryoffer. The information outlined below will provide the Office ofHuman Resources everything needed to determine an accurate startingsalary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your workexperience. The resume should include the following information foreach position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred inthe Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a fullcomprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs,professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunitiesand more.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.