POSITION TITLE: Full-Time Faculty - Accounting (9 Month Position; Open Rank - Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor)

DEPARTMENT: Business and Experiential Education

REPORTS TO: Dean of Business and Experiential Education

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Full-Time Faculty - Accounting will teach a full-time (15 credit hours per semester) schedule of courses in the Business Administration discipline, which may include, but are not limited to, accounting, financial services (such as banking), personal financial planning, corporate finance, management, marketing, and taxation. Specific courses may be found online in the Academic Catalog. Courses may be held at our Fall River, New Bedford, Attleboro, and Taunton locations and/or in the online environment as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a full-time (15 credit hours per semester) schedule of Accounting and Banking courses.
• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula to address course and student learning outcomes and General Education competencies as appropriate, according to the teaching modality of the course (online, face-to-face, hybrid, etc.)
• Incorporate High-Impact Practices (HIPs) into curricular and pedagogical approaches, with emphasis on HIPs that provide students with real-world experiences such as
• Service-Learning and internship opportunities.
• Serve as academic advisor to assigned students.
• Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week.
• Develop appropriate discipline-related courses.
• Serve on college committees as elected or appointed.
• Attend program, department, academic area, all-college and committee/council meetings.
• Recommend suitable instructional material, textbooks, and library acquisitions.
• Participate in assessment of course and program learning outcomes.
• Participate in annual curriculum mapping and assessment.
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues, to teach online as needed, and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate.
• Engage in professional development activities through participation in conferences, workshops, seminars, and professional associations to maintain excellence in the discipline and in the classroom.
• Foster student success across the college's diverse student body, and address equity gaps, through innovative teaching and learning approaches as well as curriculum development.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Actively participate in the general college community and fulfill duties as stipulated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field, in addition to a four year undergraduate degree in Accounting, with a minimum of second class upper division.
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience at the college/university level or equivalent industry training experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in business accounting or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Demonstrated experience with online instruction and/or virtual training experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in curricular planning and assessment, as well as demonstrated use of innovative educational learning techniques and technologies to enhance student learning.
• Strong experience in curricular planning and assessment, as well as demonstrated use of High Impact Practices, technologies, and inclusive pedagogy to enhance student learning.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in related field preferred.
• An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Demonstrated experience with High Impact Practices such as leading a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
• Demonstrated versatility in teaching a range of courses offered in the Business program, particularly in accounting and financial management courses.
• Training experience or other demonstrable use of materials and assignments that incorporate international business and multi-cultural perspectives designed to improve the critical thinking, writing, verbal communications, and interpersonal skills of students.
• Experience in community college teaching, advising, and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Blackboard, Banner, Argos, and/or DegreeWorks, or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrated experience working on committees and within teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to closing equity gaps.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

POSITION STATUS: Full-time, tenure track, MCCC/MTA unit position with benefits. The title of this position will be Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor of Accounting, depending on the selected candidate's experience.

STARTING DATE: Fall 2023

SALARY: Minimum salary $47,620 - $58,553 - actual salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.