Instructor - Part Time (Tax Accounting Applicant Pool)

Schoolcraft College; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Livonia is seeking a part-time Instructor for their Tax Accounting program. This role requires effective teaching and assessment of students in tax topics. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, teaching experience, and skills in tax preparation and compliance. The position offers flexible work hours and a chance to join an applicant pool for ongoing needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of work experience within Accounting or related field.
• Registered Paid Tax Return Preparer, Enrolled Agent or CPA preferred.
• Two years of teaching experience in a Higher Education setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively instruct and assess the knowledge and skills of the students based on program standards.

Skills

Teaching skills

Tax preparation

Tax compliance

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field

MS, MA or MBA in Accounting or related area

Job description

Position Information

Job Title: Instructor – Part Time (Tax Accounting)

Job Summary: Classroom instructors needed to teach courses in the Tax Accounting program.

Job Duties

Effectively instruct and assess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the students based on program standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field.
• Two (2) years work experience within Accounting or a related field.
• Experience preparing tax returns and doing tax research for individuals, including those who file Schedule C.
• Experience in tax compliance, research and IRS audits for low, middle and high income individuals including persons who are self‑employed. Experience with other taxable entities helpful, not required.
• Registered Paid Tax Return Preparer, Enrolled Agent or CPA.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS, MA or MBA in Accounting or related area.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience within a Higher Education setting.

Physical Requirements

• Writing Skills: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospective and current employees, and groups of managers.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical Demands: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Office Environment: This role may involve being in a stationary position in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse (or applicable equipment) and telephone. Communicating and exchanging information with individuals electronically or in person. This role may also involve standing and walking for periods of time, and the use of hands and moving objects on occasion, of up to 10 lbs.
• Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Per Faculty Contract

Work Hours

Work Hours Variable

Posting Information

Posting Number: ACO028P

Open Date: 05/01/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter and copy of unofficial college transcript at the end of the application process.

The number of part‑time instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. The Instructor‑Part Time (Applicant Pool) applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application will remain in this applicant pool and be reviewed on an as needed basis.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * A current cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript will be required at the end of the application process. Failure to upload required documents will result in an incomplete application.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field and two (2) years work experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience preparing tax returns and doing tax research for individuals, including those who file schedule C as well as experience in tax compliance, research and IRS audits for low, middle and high income individuals including persons who are self‑employed?
  • Yes
  • No