Accounting Instructor

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Full Time S-cuk Du'ag Mascamakud "Main Campus", Sells, AZ, US

Salary Range: $50,554.00 To $74,350.00 Annually

Join the Tohono O'odham Community College Team as an Accounting Instructor!

Tohono O’odham Community College is seeking a qualified and passionate full-time Accounting Instructor to join our dynamic faculty team in the Education Division. We are looking for an ideal candidate with a strong background in accounting, a commitment to student success, and the ability to create an engaging learning environment. This is an exempt faculty position.

Salary: $50,554 - $74,350 salary commensurate with experience

What You Will Do:

As a full-time Accounting Instructor, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and deliver high-quality lectures, presentations, and practical exercises in accounting and related courses.
• Teach 15 semester hour credits each semester.
• Instruction will be in person, online, hybrid, and through video conference (Zoom). May include evening and weekend classes in any modality.
• Contribute to developing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, enhance the accounting curriculum, and ensure alignment with industry standards and educational goals.
• Integrate relevant case studies, real-world examples, and emerging trends in accounting into course materials.
• Serve as an academic advisor to students, offering guidance on academic and career-related matters.
• Facilitate study sessions, workshops, and advising meetings with students, including conducting office hours.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to encourage continuous improvement and academic success.
• Design and administer fair and comprehensive assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports on student performance as scheduled or required.
• Participate in meetings, committees, and other college and community activities.
• Active participation in college activities, including the faculty senate and committee work, is required.
• Support the T-So:son (Our Core Values).
• Maintain currency in industry trends, accounting standards in the USA, and educational best practices.

What You Will Bring:

• Currency in instructional methodologies, advising processes and practices, and the ability to evaluate student performance.
• Utilize diverse teaching methodologies to accommodate various learning styles.
• Foster an inclusive and interactive learning environment that encourages student participation and critical thinking.
• Technologically competent in the use of computers, software, and the ability to learn to deliver online classes.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills as applied to coworkers, supervisor, and the general public.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and research methods.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant teaching experience, preferably at the higher education level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Licensing:

• Valid state Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must have or be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA) is highly desirable.
• Three to five years of relevant instructional experience in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the history and of contemporary issues facing Native peoples.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment and the ability to engage and motivate students in the learning process.
• The position involves typical office or administrative work, with no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Demands:

• The work is classified as Sedentary, involving sitting most of the time, with standing and walking required only occasionally.
• Activities include talking, hearing, and repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Requires close visual acuity for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and visual inspection.