Adjunct Accounting & Business Instructor

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.
  
 Please visit our website for more information: www.rpcc.edu. 
  
 River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Shalither S. Cushenberry, has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at titleIX@rpcc.edu or 225-743-8526. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at hr@rpcc.edu or 225-743-8539. At RPCC, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).
 

POSITION TITLE

Adjunct Accounting & Business Instructor

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

Adjunct instructors may be assigned classes at any of the four River Parishes Community College campuses (Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine, and St. Charles), as determined by student need and institutional demand. Teaching needs may include face-to-face/online and/or evening classes. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for timely and accurate submission of required documentation related to human resources and instruction.

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy. 

The pay for the position is contingent upon the hours and classes assigned. Adjunct instructors are currently paid at the rate of $800 per credit hour.
 
 To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
 
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in accounting OR master’s degree (in any discipline) and 18 graduate semester hours in accounting OR Certified Public Accountant with a master’s degree (in any discipline). Official transcripts must be submitted.
• Preference given to applicants who can also be credentialed to teach other BUSN and/or CPTR courses:
  • BUSN: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) OR master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: business, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing. Official transcripts must be submitted.
  • CPTR: Master’s degree with MS Office Certifications OR master’s degree with five years of teaching MS Office Suite at the college level. Official transcripts must be submitted.
• Satisfactory background check – an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiencies in classroom technologies (podium computer, laptop, iPad, and SMARTBoard) and use of Canvas LMS
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all instructional responsibilities in accordance with the role, scope, and mission of the College.

• Adhere to designated schedule of classes. 

• Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semester, adhering to the designated schedule of classes. Be punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period. Make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to campus policies.
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to learning and one in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.
• Maintain accurate records (attendance, progress, and evaluation instruments) and meet required College deadlines (i.e. SH/NS, grade submission, learning outcomes assessment reporting, state mandated training, and textbook adoptions).
• Utilize technology as approved/required by the college (i.e. Student Information System, Learning Management System, discipline specific programs/platforms).
• Participate in the review, development, and revision of discipline-specific curriculum, as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to effective communication by utilizing official tools for timely dissemination of information to students and supervisors, and by being proactive and responsive in addressing inquiries and needs from students and coworkers.

• Participate in college in-service program(s), professional development opportunities, and college/state meetings, as applicable/assigned. 
• Complete all College, system, and state mandated training in a timely manner. 

Salary : $800