Accounting Instructor (part-time)
Posted:
29 September 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Purpose Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined for example by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable faculty maintain licensure and certifications. Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Accounting.
Minimum Requirements
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required . 1. A Bachelors degree in Accounting with a Masters degree in Business or a Business related field from an accredited institution* with 18 hours in Accounting courses beyond the Principles of Accounting sequence (b) A Masters degree in Business or a Business related field from an accredited institution* with 18 graduate hours in accounting and finance; or A Masters degree in Business or a Business related field from an accredited institution* with certification as a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) or a Certified Management Accountant ( CMA ). 2. Two (2) years of practical experience needed in the accounting field. 3. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching mission and philosophy. 4. Innovative flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. 5. Language Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. 6. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. 7. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. 8. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. 9. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish an maintain collegial relationships with students peers staff and administrators; skill in oral and written communication. * A foreign degree must be certified at the candidates expense by a professional evaluation service.
Work Schedule
While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.
Purpose Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined for example by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable faculty maintain licensure and certifications. Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Accounting.
Minimum Requirements
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required . 1. A Bachelors degree in Accounting with a Masters degree in Business or a Business related field from an accredited institution* with 18 hours in Accounting courses beyond the Principles of Accounting sequence (b) A Masters degree in Business or a Business related field from an accredited institution* with 18 graduate hours in accounting and finance; or A Masters degree in Business or a Business related field from an accredited institution* with certification as a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) or a Certified Management Accountant ( CMA ). 2. Two (2) years of practical experience needed in the accounting field. 3. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching mission and philosophy. 4. Innovative flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. 5. Language Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. 6. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. 7. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. 8. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. 9. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish an maintain collegial relationships with students peers staff and administrators; skill in oral and written communication. * A foreign degree must be certified at the candidates expense by a professional evaluation service.
Work Schedule
While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.
Required Experience:
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