Part-Time Accounting Instructor; Pool

Position Summary

Part‑time Associate Faculty – Accounting Instructor (Pool). This position is a part‑time role for teaching accounting courses at Mission College, Santa Clara, CA. Work is scheduled during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters and may include day, evening, Saturday, or online/distance‑education formats.

Associate Instructor in Accounting with responsibilities for delivering course instruction, preparing instructional materials, and providing student support. The role may include lecture‑discussion courses in various accounting disciplines, with teaching assignments as needed.

Salary based on workload up to 67% of a full‑time load, prorated from an initial hiring range of $38,464 – $55,582 per semester. Compensation is based on academic achievement, teaching experience, and related expertise.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in accountancy or business administration with an accounting concentration; or Bachelor’s degree in business with an accounting emphasis or business administration with an accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis, and a master’s degree in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, or finance; or Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or business administration with an accounting concentration and a CPA license;
  
  or a valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Accounting; or the equivalent of the above.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Previous teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Previous accounting professional experience.

• Provide instruction for assigned accounting courses, including preparation of materials, in‑class activities, student evaluation, and consultation outside of class.
• Maintain accurate class and student records to meet state, district, and college requirements.
• Submit required reports (attendance, grades, rosters) when due.
• Follow course outlines and maintain an updated syllabus at the start of each course.
• Offer office hours (0.5 hours per week per section) and support students with academic advising and resources.
• Enforce district and college regulations, policies, and programs.
• Promote a respectful learning environment free from harassment, prejudice, or bias, and foster academic freedom.

The instructor will also perform related faculty responsibilities as assigned by the department and the college, including participation in faculty meetings and contributing to program development.

• Applications screened by department representatives; qualified candidates will be invited for interview.
• Travel expenses for interviews are the candidate’s responsibility.
• Applications remain in the online system for one year; pools refreshed annually.
• Post‑hiring, successful candidates must provide identity and work‑authorization documentation and official transcripts.
• Visa sponsorship is not provided.

West Valley‑Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, language, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, and medical condition in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants must submit the following online:

• Completed West Valley‑Mission Community College District application
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• Equivalency application (if required)
• Licensed certifications (e.g., CPA), instructor credential, or other relevant documents

All application sections, including Education and Work History, must be fully completed. Supervisor details are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Office of Human Resources, Recruitment 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070 Phone: (408) 741‑2174 Fax: (408) 741‑2564 Email:
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Posting Number: FY13/14-092

POOL Open Date: 05/19/2025 Open Until Filled:
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