Part-Time Instructor of Accounting - School of Business and Computing - Modesto Junior College

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Part‑Time Instructor of Accounting – School of Business and Computing – Modesto Junior College 2025‑2026

Modesto Junior College

The Hourly Range: $54.27 to $86.76
Doctorate Range: $63.95 to $89.04
(2025‑2026 Certified Part‑time Non‑Instructional Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Not Eligible for Benefits
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

The successful candidate will join a Business Department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity. Accounting educators will share real‑world experience in the classroom environment to facilitate the connection between the academic content and real‑world application of accounting concepts.

• Master’s in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration OR Bachelor’s in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis AND Master’s in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, finance or the equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration, with a CPA license is an alternative qualification for this discipline.
• Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

• Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close‑up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time‑limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Ability to create assignments and projects that stress innovation and foster critical thinking.
• Enthusiasm for the subject matter and learning process.
• Successful completion of online teaching certification.
• Ability to apply effective instructional practices.
• Commitment to developing supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Capable of instructing using teaching methods that accommodate various student‑learning styles.
• Participate in professional development and remain current in subject area.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with departmental faculty.
• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in professional organizations, and understanding of current workforce needs.

• Industry work experience in public accounting or management accounting (5 years).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and /or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) licensure.
• Current knowledge of accounting & industry trends.
• Enthusiasm and passion for the subject matter as well as teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with accounting applications and spreadsheet software.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and ethical behavior.
• Ability to relate academic content to real‑world application of topics.

• Teaching lower division college courses in the area of accounting. Courses may include Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Payroll…