Community College Faculty - Accounting Instructor (Temporary, Part-time)

Metropolitan State University • Minneapolis, MN

15h • $43,067 - $71,893

About The Position

Minneapolis College is seeking a temporary, part-time instructor in our Accounting (ACCT) Department within the School of Business and Economics . This is an opportunity for a teaching position during Fall Semester of the 2026 - 2027 academic year that may be renewed for the 2027 Spring Semester at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Business and Economics. Dates of employment: Fall Semester 2026 (August 24 - December 12, 2026) If renewed: Spring Semester 2027 (January 11 - May 8, 2027) Available courses in Fall 2026 Semester (16 credits total) ACCT 1222 Business Math (3 credits) ACCT 1261 Microsoft Excel (4 credits) A CCT 1270 Computerized Accounting (3 credits) ACCT 1280 Income Tax (3 credits) ACCT 2252 Financial Accounting 2 (3 credits) Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide quality teaching in assigned field of study to a very diverse student population in both in-person and online modalities; Develop and revise instructional materials; Assess student outcomes at the course, department, and College levels; Establish, cultivate, and maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with instructors in the Accounting Department, the Department’s administrators, academic advisors, and support staff, and all College personnel; Participate actively in the College community through ACCT Department and School of Business and Economics meetings and College-wide committee work; Utilize campus technology to stay current in the accounting profession and connect to faculty, staff, and students; Participate in ongoing professional development activities and professional association memberships. Our Accounting (ACCT) Program: Minneapolis College’s Accounting Program educates students to use software to document original transactions and maintain records such as bank accounts, merchandise inventories, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll for various organizations. Students can earn the following academic awards: Accounting A.S. Transfer Pathway (60 credits) Accounting Diploma (41 credits) Accounts Payable/Receivable Certificate (19 credits) Salary Range: $43,067 - $71,893 annually. Salary schedule placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2023 - 2025 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State credential field of Accounting : Education Requirement: Master's degree in accounting or a master's degree in any field with a minimum of 16 graduate semester credits (24 graduate quarter credits) in accounting OR Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a CPA or CMA certificate.
• Occupational Experience Requirement: Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in accounting.
• Recency Requirement: One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
• Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Active professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CIA, or EA.
• College‑level teaching experience, especially at community or technical colleges.
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities (in‑person, hybrid, online synchronous/asynchronous).
• Familiarity with current accounting software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel, ERP systems).
• Strong communication skills and a student‑centered teaching philosophy.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in accounting and pedagogy.
• Experience working in industry roles such as public accounting, corporate accounting, auditing, tax preparation, or governmental/nonprofit accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality teaching in assigned field of study to a very diverse student population in both in-person and online modalities
• Develop and revise instructional materials
• Assess student outcomes at the course, department, and College levels
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with instructors in the Accounting Department, the Department’s administrators, academic advisors, and support staff, and all College personnel
• Participate actively in the College community through ACCT Department and School of Business and Economics meetings and College-wide committee work
• Utilize campus technology to stay current in the accounting profession and connect to faculty, staff, and students
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and professional association memberships

Benefits

• At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
• Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
• We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time