Yosemite Community College District Hiring for Part-Time Instructor of Accounting – POOL – School of Business and Computing – Modesto Junior C at Modesto, California Full Time

Modesto Junior College

 

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

Salary: The Hourly Range: $63.20 to 101.05

Doctorate Range: $74.48 to 103.70

(2023-2024 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

 

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

Closing Date: Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm.

 

To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=278043

 

 

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in the area of Accounting. The ideal candidate will share MJC’s commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population.

 

Minimum Qualifications

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 (NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration, with a CPA license is an alternative qualification for this discipline.) – CCR 53410.1

 

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below: 

 

https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures

 

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.

 

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS 

• Ability to create assignments and projects that stress innovation and foster critical thinking.

• Enthusiasm for the subject matter and learning process.

• 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.  

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience in teaching accounting at the community college level.

• At least three years of industry experience in the accounting field. Ability to relate academic content to real-world application of topics. 

• CPA and/or CMA licensure

• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.

 

Example of Duties

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower division college courses in in the field of Accounting. Class offerings may include Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Computer Accounting, Tax Accounting, Financial Accounting on Spreadsheet, Payroll Accounting, and Accounting with QuickBooks. 

• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.

• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.

• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.

• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.

• Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.

• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.

• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity. 

• Participating in professional development activities as required by the faculty contract. 

• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area. 

• Implementing effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.

• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS

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.