Full-Time Faculty - Accounting

Bristol Community College • Fall River, MA

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About The Position

Bristol Community College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Accounting faculty member in the School of Business, Industry, and Career Programs. The position teaches a full-time course schedule in Accounting and related Business Administration academic areas, including associate degree, certificate, and other credential programs. Courses may cover financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance, small and medium-sized enterprise financial planning and accounting, taxation, personal financial planning, controlling and auditing, and management. Courses may be assigned at the Fall River, New Bedford, Attleboro, or Taunton locations, or online, and may use face-to-face, online, hybrid, or hyflex modalities.

The faculty member contributes to student learning outcomes and student success through teaching, curriculum development, academic advising, learning assessment, and inclusive teaching approaches. The role includes four office hours per week, college service and committee participation, professional development, and other duties consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Depending on the selected candidate’s experience, the appointment title will be Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor. The position may be eligible for release time as a department chair or coordinator, including work with accreditors and related reporting.

Bristol Community College describes itself as committed to an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative educational community. It offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The position is open until filled, with application review beginning 10 calendar days from the posting date. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States; the college does not sponsor work authorization. A pre-employment criminal background check and verification of education credentials are required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, in addition to a bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least two years of relevant work experience in business accounting or a related field.
• At least two years of college- or university-level teaching experience, or equivalent industry training experience.
• Demonstrated experience with online instruction and/or virtual training in a Learning Management System such as Canvas or Blackboard.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum planning and assessment, including use of innovative educational techniques and technologies to enhance student learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; the college does not sponsor work authorization.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and education credential verification.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in a related field.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Experience with artificial intelligence applications and integration into instruction, or AI automation in accounting.
• Versatility in teaching a range of discipline-related courses.
• Proficiency with corporate, cloud, and small-business finance or accounting software, including QuickBooks, Excel, Xero, Zoho, Sage, SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics, and visualization tools such as Power BI and dashboards.
• Experience in community college teaching, advising, and curriculum development.
• Training experience or demonstrable use of materials and assignments incorporating international business and multicultural perspectives to improve students' critical thinking, writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Canvas, Banner, Argos, DegreeWorks, or EAB Navigate.
• Experience working on academic or college committees and within teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to closing equity gaps.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time schedule of 15 credit hours per semester in Accounting and related Finance and Management courses.
• Develop and revise curricula and courses to meet learning outcomes and encourage active student participation.
• Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students.
• Assess student learning and assign grades using equitable and inclusive pedagogies and assessment strategies.
• Support student success across a diverse student body and address equity gaps through innovative teaching and curriculum development.
• Incorporate High-Impact Practices, especially real-world experiences such as service-learning and internship opportunities.
• Post and maintain at least four office hours per week.
• Serve on college committees as elected or appointed, and attend program, department, academic area, college, and committee or council meetings.
• Recommend instructional materials, textbooks, and library acquisitions.
• Use technology to communicate with students and colleagues, teach online as needed, and enhance classroom learning.
• Participate in professional development, including conferences, workshops, seminars, and professional associations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reflect Bristol's core values, and participate in the general college community.
• Apply best practices in support of the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda throughout job functions.
• Complete required training, including training such as Title IX, FERPA, and Information Security.
• Complete workload duties under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including curriculum development, book orders, syllabi, enrollment verification, and timely submission of final grades.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• If applicable, serve as department chair or coordinator and work with accreditors and related reporting.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay
• Tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions

What This Job Offers

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