Faculty- Accounting (174 day)

Kirkwood Community College•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Accounting instructor fosters student learning through effective teaching of accounting coursework, covering introductory and advanced topics. A teaching load of 15 credit hours per semester is required. The dean assigns the teaching schedule, which may include different Kirkwood locations and online, virtual, or face-to-face formats. Evening and weekend teaching may be requested. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to teaching, the instructor contributes professional expertise to the department, program, and college through non-teaching activities. The instructor is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan under the College’s Quality Faculty Plan. The role calls for continuous improvement, collaboration, service, perseverance, and leadership through positive influence. Kirkwood Community College describes itself as a diverse, innovative, visionary educational leader focused on remaining affordable and accessible. The college has more than 140 majors and programs and serves 16,000 annual college-credit students. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Accounting; alternatively, a master’s degree in Business or Finance with documented 12 semester credit hours or equivalent of specific Accounting coursework.
Teaching experience.
Ability and willingness to teach in variable delivery times, methods, and locations, including potentially evenings and weekends.
Ability to read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form, with digital literacy skills related to computer technology.
Creative, energetic, and self-motivated, with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the public.
Ability to welcome and support people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and promote an environment that accepts differences.

Nice To Haves

Two years of field experience in accounting or a related field.
Current CPA.
Community college experience.
Online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver courses at variable times, through various methods, and at locations required by the college.
Organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi, adjusting teaching techniques for students with varying backgrounds and abilities.
Evaluate student performance and provide timely, regular feedback.
Use the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to the student grade book.
Maintain at least one office hour per day and be available as needed for student questions and discussions about performance.
Participate in curriculum development, revision, and assessment at the course, program, department, and college levels.
Discuss programs, career and transfer options, and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions.
Participate in developing or carrying out departmental and college tasks, projects, and goals.
Maintain relationships with K–12, transfer, community, and/or industry partners.
Engage regularly in professional development and seek information about developing trends and ideas.
Meet the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan under the College’s Quality Faculty Plan.
Perform other related duties as assigned.