Faculty, Accounting, Part-time (Hybrid)

Pennsylvania-College-of-Technology; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 1,084,000 - 1,626,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn College seeks a part-time accounting instructor to provide educational leadership and student instruction in accounting.

The candidate will be responsible for teaching and evaluating students, maintaining records, and participating in curriculum development. A Bachelor's is required, with a Master's and CPA preferred; three years of related experience is desired. Strong GAAP knowledge, Excel, and the ability to teach online are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a discipline directly related to accounting or related field (Required)
• Master's Degree in related discipline (Preferred)
• CPA and/or professional accounting credential (Preferred)
• Three (3) years teaching and/or practical work experience in accounting (Preferred)
• GAAP knowledge and financial statement prep/analysis required
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software
• Ability to teach one or more courses in business administration/accounting
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to teach online if necessary
• Developed organizational skills
• Sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues

Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate students in Accounting and/or related areas.
• Maintain accurate written records of student performance.
• Complete official student rosters and return to School office as required.
• Participate in School assessment process.
• Assist with curriculum review, revision, and development.
• Maintain office hours according to contractual agreement.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Ability to teach accounting courses

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Diversity sensitivity

Willingness to teach online

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree preferred

CPA or professional credential preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Overview

The faculty will be responsible for educational leadership and student instruction on a part-time basis in accounting.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in a discipline directly related to the identified instructional area. Required
• Master's Degree in related discipline. Preferred
• CPA and/or Professional Accounting Credential. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years teaching and/or practical work experience in the area of instruction. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Expertise with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statement preparation and analysis. Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and other data analysis and accounting software. Required
• Ability to teach one or more courses in business administration/accounting. Required
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, faculty, and the public. Required
• Sensitivity to the expectations of students, faculty, and staff. Required
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Required
• Developed organizational skills. Required
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. Required
• Ability and willingness to teach online if necessary. Required

Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate students in Accounting and/or other related areas.
• Maintain accurate written records of Student performance.
• Complete official Student rosters and return to School office as required.
• Participate in School assessment process.
• Assist with curriculum review, revision, and development.
• Maintain office hours according to contractual agreement.

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

None

Pay Transparency

The part-time rate for 2026/27 will be the greater of $1180 per credit or $787 per contact hour, prorated for student enrollment under seven. The approved substitute pay rate is $49.19 per hour during the first week of substituting and the prorated part-time teacher rate for consecutive substitute assignments that exceed one week.

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Job Code

B9172