Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty members are responsible for preparing and delivering coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways. This role involves teaching courses in the field of accounting to a diverse student population, evaluating student progress, and providing feedback. The position requires staying current in the field through professional development and performing other related tasks as assigned. Demonstrated proficiency in using computer applications, online resources, and learning management systems like Blackboard is essential. Adjunct Faculty are expected to meet deadlines, maintain office hours, and uphold standards of civility and collegiality while complying with college policies and procedures.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Accounting, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in accounting (for Transfer Courses)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in accounting, or Associate degree in Accounting and 3 years non-teaching work experience (for Workforce Courses)
At least three years non-teaching accounting work experience.
Upload unofficial/copy of transcripts
Upload Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
Upload Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [email protected].
Employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach courses in the field of accounting to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.