Accounting Instructor

Description

Summary:

This is not a remote position. The faculty member of the Accounting Department conducts a wide variety of accounting classes including, but not limited to: Practical Accounting, Principles of Accounting I, Principles of Accounting II, Intermediate Accounting I, QuickBooks Online, Spreadsheet Accounting, Income Tax, Payroll Accounting, and Accounting for Bookkeepers. This position also includes advising students, serving on committees, and other related duties for the Accounting Department and the School of Business and Industry.

Responsibilities:

The faculty member conducts college courses (both online and traditional face-to-face) for Business & Accounting students using a variety of appropriate teaching methods; meets all scheduled classes prepared to instruct; prepares teaching syllabi for courses of study; prepares materials to adequately evaluate student progress; reports midterm and final grades when appropriate; maintains accurate and adequate records; establishes regular office hours for student consultation.

The faculty member performs other related duties as assigned, which duties include, but are not necessarily limited to: advising students on academic curricula; serving on faculty committees; participating in faculty meetings; providing recommendations for preparation of departmental or divisional budgets; participating in the development of departmental curricula; and adhering to all institutional policies.

The faculty member keeps up with developments in the field of Accounting by reading current literature, communicating with colleagues, maintaining appropriate certifications, and participating in professional conferences.

Additional departmental or school assignments may be established where appropriate.

Essential Duties

• Teach a course load appropriate to the field of Accounting.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Assist in integrating industry and academic standards within curriculum development.
• Assist in recruitment and preparation of students for employment in the Accounting and Business Industry.
• Formation and participation of an advisory committee/board.
• Keep abreast of current practices and training methods.
• Manage the classroom to ensure a safe environment conducive for learning.
• Maintain office hours, attend faculty meetings, serve on committees as requested and keep accurate records.
• Perform other duties as listed in the facility job description and/or as assigned by the Administration.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, or a Master's Degree in a related field with at least 18 hours of graduate level accounting courses

• A commitment to teaching excellence and the mission of a comprehensive community college

• Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant, or the ability to obtain CPA licensure
• Experience teaching at the college level
• Five or more years industry experience

Supplemental Information

Typical work environment is a classroom, computer lab and/or office setting requiring normal safety precautions. Work is usually performed during the normal workday, however, occasional early morning, late evening and weekend work may be required. Short periods of time will be spent outdoors travelling between campus buildings in various weather conditions. Noise levels are minimal.

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to stand for long periods of time, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use computer, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Specific vision requirements are close up with the ability to adjust focus.

• Complete a Casper College online application.
• Upload a cover letter that addresses your qualifications, experience, approach to teaching, and interest in the position.
• Upload an academic resume/CV.
• Upload unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire).
• Provide contact information for three professional/academic references.

• Further compensation is commensurate with additional approved graduate-level education.

Remote Work Eligibility:

Unless otherwise noted, all positions provide vital support to Casper College and require the successful candidate be available to work on location at the Casper College campus.