Adjunct Instructor, Accounting

Tarrant County College District•Detroit, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors assist students in their learning process by using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies to support teaching and learning and contribute directly to student success. The role reports to the campus department instructional leader and teaches classes according to assigned schedules and modalities, which may include Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College courses. Assignments may also be at other sites, such as locations offering dual-credit courses. Instructors prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system; prepare assignments and assessments; maintain an active classroom environment; communicate regularly with students and college officials; and assess and provide feedback on student learning. They maintain attendance records, certify enrollments, post grades weekly, and submit final grades by established deadlines. Instructors also contribute to learning-outcome assessment and institutional performance measures, pursue professional development, complete required training, and follow College policies and safety procedures. Work hours vary by assignment and may include afternoons or evenings Monday through Thursday. The position is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Accounting, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Accounting.
Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands.
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn.
Ability to adapt to student learning needs and use student-centered integrative learning strategies.
Ability to promote positive expectations of students and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation to enhance learning.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, and assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
Ability to develop relevant class content and effective classroom management processes and strategies.
Experience mentoring students, collaborating with and mentoring peers, and serving the institution, profession, and community.
Participation in professional development to remain current in the teaching discipline and pedagogy, and continued educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of working experience in the discipline or teaching area.
At least one year of experience teaching a college-level Accounting course.
At least one year of teaching experience using active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.
At least one year of teaching experience using learning management systems and instructional technology.
At least one year of experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs.
At least one year of online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach classes according to assigned schedules and modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction following the College Master Syllabus and using the approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to emails and calls and meeting as requested.
Pursue activities to enhance subject-matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain weekly student attendance records and certify student enrollments by established deadlines.
Evaluate student performance and learning according to discipline and department standards.
Provide regular, timely evaluation feedback; post grades weekly in the learning management system; and submit final grades by the established deadline.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Support assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as necessary, including for dual-credit courses.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required TCC training and professional development sessions.
Attend the workplace regularly and follow a work schedule that meets worksite demands.
Follow College policies, procedures, and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.