Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Ivy Tech Community College • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They create a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi. The role facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives, and makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instruction.

Faculty develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other materials; maintain accurate student records and grades; and engage with students in meaningful, productive ways that support learning and a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College. They use active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning, interact professionally and cooperatively with students and coworkers, follow College policies and campus guidelines, and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments. Other logically associated duties may be assigned. Responsibilities are conducted in accordance with FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. Faculty are expected to value and promote diversity of people, styles, and views.

Accounting faculty must meet the discipline standard through one of the qualification routes described in the posting. Transcripts and/or relevant certifications or licenses are required at hire, and offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check. Pay is $45.45 per credit hour.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Meet the faculty credentials outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• For Accounting, satisfy one of the stated qualification routes: an earned master's degree or higher in accounting from a regionally accredited institution; a related or out-of-field master's degree plus documented 18 post-secondary semester hours or equivalent in accounting; a related or out-of-field master's degree plus documentation in at least two listed areas (in-field professional certification, qualifying in-field employment, evidence of teaching excellence, research/publication, or relevant additional coursework); an earned bachelor's degree in accounting plus documentation in at least two listed areas (in-field professional certification, qualifying in-field employment, evidence of teaching excellence, research/publication, or relevant additional coursework); or an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with active CPA certification.
• Provide transcripts and/or relevant certifications or licenses at the time of hire.
• Complete a satisfactory background check as a condition of an employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Engage with students in meaningful and productive ways that support learning and a positive student experience.
• Develop and implement active classroom teaching strategies focused on student engagement.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and coworkers.
• Comply with College policies, campus guidelines, and expectations.
• Know and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments.
• Conduct activities in accordance with FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Promote and respect diversity of people, styles, and views.

Benefits

• Vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources at no cost.
• Access for all employees to contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to retirement savings.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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