Accounting Instructor

Yakima Valley College • Yakima, WA

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About The Position

Yakima Valley College is accepting applications for a full-time Accounting Instructor who is active and accomplished in their discipline, has a record of successful teaching or related experience, and is committed to community college students and their success. This is a full-time, special faculty (non-tenure track) position, with an anticipated start of September 16, 2024. This position reports to the Dean of Workforce Education. This position is primarily in person with some hybrid and online assignments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Master's degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, or other business-related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Or a Bachelor's degree in Business or a business-related field with a Master's degree in Accountancy
• Eligibility for professional technical certification in the State of Washington (per WAC 131-16-080 and 131-16-091)

Nice To Haves

• CPA or other professional certification related to accounting or finance.
• Experience teaching college-level quantitative courses in business, such as accounting, finance, statistics.
• Experience teaching a variety of business administration topics such as marketing, project management, management, finance, accounting, human resources, and general business principles.
• Industry experience in quantitative business fields such as accounting, finance, statistics
• Proven culturally-responsive teaching

Responsibilities

• Dedication to students by creating an equitable environment conducive to meeting students' learning needs.
• Teach a variety of courses ranging from introductory 100/200 to advanced 300/400 level business courses as assigned.
• Participation in department and divisional leadership opportunities e.g. department head, scheduling, curriculum committee.
• Commitment to upgrade knowledge and skills to maintain relevant curriculum.
• Provide student-centered academic advising within YVC's Guided Pathways model.
• Serve on institutional and community committees, including advisory and K-12 partnership committees.
• Create and maintain business and industry relationships to provide externship opportunities for Business students.
• Be a collaborative partner in the Business Department and with other faculty and staff colleagues campus wide.
• Write and update curricula including course outlines and syllabi as required by the institution and based on educational research and industry trends.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings and program recruitment.
• Maintain Professional Technical Educator certification which includes a professional development plan and may include maintenance of other certifications as required by the program.
• Commitment to an educational philosophy appropriate to a Hispanic Serving Institution, the community college system, and the needs of its diverse populations.
• Willingness to teach alternate hours, if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree