Instructor, Accounting

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute•One position available at each campus (Caldwell and Watauga), NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Instructor, Accounting provides accessible, quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process to help students be successful; provides accurate, quality academic and career advisement for students; seeks professional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within their discipline area; maintains office hours according to institutional policy; completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions; and contributes to the development of curriculum courses and programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Accounting from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (UDDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or Master’s in a related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (UDDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with 18 graduate semester hours in both accounting and either economics or business administration required.
Teaching experience at a community college
Using a learning management system to teach hybrid and distance education courses.
Proficient in MS-Excel and Quickbooks preferred.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in MS-Excel and Quickbooks

Responsibilities

Plans and delivers accessible, quality instruction that enhances student learning and ensures students’ understanding of course outcomes.
Instructs 15-22 contact hours, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry, each semester; prepares objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies in accordance with college and department policies; develops course syllabi to be distributed; keeps online courses regularly updated; and begins and ends class as scheduled.
Ensures the classroom environment (seated, online, or hybrid) is appropriate for all student learners.
Ensures availability for all students, in the classroom and through distance learning, by maintaining established office hours, offering availability by appointment, and by responding to electronic communication in an appropriate, timely manner.
Maintains and completes accurate records of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy, and submits all final reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Remains knowledgeable with program and/or transfer requirements to deliver accurate, quality academic and career advising to students.
Develops new courses and/or revises course content and outcomes in area as needed; recommends appropriate course textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment; provides input into the development of the program’s course sequence and the course schedule.
Participates in institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment, and grants; contributes to the development of the division’s plans of action as needed.
Participates in the academic program’s recruitment and retention efforts; reviews and provides recommendations for the program publications, webpage, publicity, and other community relations activities and events.
Collaborates with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and the successful implementation of department, division, or college-wide goals.
Supports collaboration with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
Attends workshops, seminars, and conferences; makes presentations to outside agencies as a representative of the college; researches and implements best practices in teaching in the assigned area of study; participates in thirty (30) hours of professional development activities each academic year, including required employee training offered by the college.
Mentors part-time instructors to ensure quality instruction, assisting with measuring course outcomes, developing outlines and assessments, and completing forms, grades, and attendance reports, if needed.
Actively supports the college’s initiatives of retention, progression, and completion leading to the success of all student learners.
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the college by adhering to all policies, procedures and faculty guidelines.
Serves on standing and ad hoc committees and focus groups; researches and develops recommendations related to academic and instructional programs; maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations for the purpose of keeping instructional programs current.
Participates in the development and delivery of public information efforts; supports college functions and cultural activities.
Assists with inventory of programmatic equipment; assumes responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program.
Perform other duties as assigned.