Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Dutchess Community College • Poughkeepsie, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Business, Aviation, and Construction Professions at Dutchess Community College invites applications for part-time faculty in its Accounting Program. Instructors may teach one or more courses: ACC 104 Financial Accounting, ACC 204 Managerial Accounting, ACC 205 Computerized Accounting - QuickBooks, and ACC 215 Excel for Accounting. Courses are offered in traditional/in-person, hybrid, and asynchronous online formats. In-person classes take place at the College’s main campus in Poughkeepsie or at DCC@Fishkill, the Center of Excellence for Business, Industry, and Innovation. Classes are scheduled during daytime and evening hours, with daytime availability preferred.

Part-time faculty teach assigned course material in accordance with course learning outcomes and departmental standards. They are expected to engage students through effective instructional practices and maintain current expertise in accounting principles, accounting technology, and business practices.

Dutchess Community College is part of the State University of New York system and is located in the mid-Hudson Valley. The College emphasizes students, learning, community, and growth, and values excellence, collaboration, engagement, equity, and innovation. It is committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, and serving its community inclusively.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field; or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with at least five years of relevant professional accounting experience.
• Official transcripts are required upon hire.
• Experience in one or more areas of accounting, including financial accounting, managerial accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, taxation, auditing, or accounting software applications such as QuickBooks.
• Demonstrated academic preparation in accounting.
• Experience teaching at the college level or relevant professional accounting experience.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae and professional letters of reference are required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or another relevant professional credential.
• Experience teaching Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and/or accounting software applications such as QuickBooks.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Competency in a variety of teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches that support student success.
• Understanding and appreciation of the mission of a community college and its diverse student population.
• Experience using instructional technology and willingness to adopt emerging educational technologies.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Brightspace, Blackboard, or Canvas.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering a welcoming learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more assigned Accounting Program courses in accordance with course learning outcomes and departmental standards.
• Engage students through effective instructional practices.
• Maintain current expertise in accounting principles, accounting technology, and business practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level