Accounting Instructor, part-time

College of the Desert•Palm Desert, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

College of the Desert is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. As such, we prioritize individuals who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve, the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting, and values creating a culture that brings people together. A successful candidate will value working in a collegial, collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion, student education, and equity. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to: Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as faculty, staff and leadership for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district.

Requirements

Master's in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration OR Bachelor's in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis AND Master's in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, finance or the equivalent (NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration, with a CPA license is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Employment is contingent on residence in California.

Nice To Haves

Advise enrolled students on such matters as: Learning skills, collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the courses or subject field, career alternative/opportunities related to the subject field
Provide academic assistance and related services to students during office hours
Participate in the credit by examination program where applicable
Participate in the development and review of curriculum as needed
Participate in the development of alternative teaching modalities
Schedule, announce to students in all classes, and maintain office hours
Participate in advisory committee meetings as required
Participate in professional development activities
Attend and participate in department/center meetings when assigned by the District or shared governance
Participate in the process of shared governance by contributing to the academic community through committee work on the department division, college and/or district level, or participate in other significant non-classroom college, district, or community activities
Consult with Supervisor on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment, and screening/interviewing committees
Participate in mentoring of new faculty as assigned

Responsibilities

Meet classes/lab on day and times assigned
Develop and implement instruction for each class/lab period which is consistent with the official course outline
Develop and distribute the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students course objectives, grading criteria, and classroom policies
Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws
Ensure course textbooks and instructional materials are made available to students in a timely manner
Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate
Supervise student in off-campus activities when participation is part of the instructor’s load
Evaluate students’ progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students of course objectives, methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation
Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion
Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by Ed Code and Title V regulations for the State of California
Submit grade report forms and other reporting forms, including but not limited to census, progress reports, attendance records, and proctoring forms, in a timely and accurate manner
Abide by department regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment
Advise Supervisor of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions
Fulfill all obligations as established in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures