Instructor/Assistant Professor of Business and Basic Accounting

Iḷisaġvik College; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 71,491 - 94,583; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Ilisagvik College seeks an Instructor/Assistant Professor of Business and Basic Accounting to develop and teach courses in the Business Program at the Associate and Bachelor levels.

The role focuses on basic accounting, finance, and management topics with an emphasis on diverse, culturally informed instruction.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience teaching basic accounting, economics and financial management (priority).
• Experience with multimodal delivery and instructional technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach basic accounting, finance and general business courses at the associate and bachelor levels.
• Individualize instruction for diverse student populations and utilize multiple delivery modes.
• Revise curricula and instructional materials to stay current with best practices.

Skills

Public speaking

Accounting

Economics

Finance

Curriculum design

Multimodal delivery

Student advising

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural awareness

Background check

Education

Master’s in Business/Finance/Accounting

CPA/CFA (optional)

Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Reports To: Dean of Academic Affairs

Location: On Campus in Utqiagvik, Alaska

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Compensation: $71,491.01 - $94,583.39/year + Benefits, Exempt, Faculty Position

Desired Start Date: January 4, 2027

Closing Date: Until Filled

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Business and Basic Accounting is responsible for developing and teaching courses in the Business Program at the Associate and Bachelor degree levels, including courses on management, basic accounting, and undergraduate finance courses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach courses in the faculty member’s field of specialization (basic accounting and finance, general business) at the Associate and Bachelor degree levels.
• Individualize approach to instruction to accommodate students at different academic levels and employ different cultural frameworks within the same class session. Instruction may take place via direct instruction, cooperative learning, internship, apprenticeship, distance delivery, interactive computer‑based instruction, and/or other modes, as needed and appropriate.
• Revise and develop curricular and instructional materials as needed to ensure course content, instructional methods, learning activities, assessment/evaluation products, and mode(s) of delivery remain current according to best practices in the field of study while addressing institutional needs. Participate in continuing professional development to support the above.
• Collaborate with academic peers, the Dean of Academic Affairs Office, and other College Departments/divisions (as needed) with instructional (e.g., curriculum, materials, assessment/evaluation tools), curricular (e.g., program review and revision), and institutional development (e.g., accreditation).
• Collect data, complete reports, and give presentations, as needed.
• Engage in service to the Department and the College (e.g., committee work, student advising, accreditation, adjunct support).
• Comply with College policies, procedures, and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Complete tasks commonly associated with faculty status (e.g., timely grade submission, regular office hours).
• May require travel by small plane to remote villages to provide instruction and/or conduct other College business.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience teaching introductory economics, basic accounting, and financial management courses (priority). Experience teaching management and operations (secondary).
• Computer and technology skills, as needed to perform duties.
• Minimum two years post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with multimodal delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough (NSB) institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
• Ability to support Ilisagvik College’s mission.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATES / TRAINING [Required]

• Master’s degree in Business (MBA) or in finance or accounting (MFin or MSA), or related discipline, or equivalent qualification (e.g., CPA, CFA)

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATES / TRAINING [Preferred]

• Doctorate degree in relevant field of study to the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

BENEFITS

Leave: 8 days of Personal Leave and paid Summer and Winter Admin Leave.

Retirement: Ilisagvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System.

Health Insurance: Ilisagvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Ilisagvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.

Life Insurance: Ilisagvik College offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000 per benefit.

Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered.

If any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Work Place and Equal Opportunity Employer