Accounting Instructor

College: South Louisiana Community College

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Business & Technical Studies

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: $38,924.00 - $48,146.03

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach a range of accounting courses (e.g., Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Payroll Accounting).
• Develop and deliver engaging lectures, discussions, and learning activities aligned with course objectives.
• Prepare syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments consistent with college standards.
• Select textbooks, instructional materials, and other resources for the class.
• Provide instruction in both in-person and/or online formats.
• Use effective teaching strategies and technologies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Engage students through interactive instruction and practical applications.
• Create a learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grades.
• Maintain accurate academic records; including attendance, grades, and course syllabi; for all classes in a computerized learning management system (LMS).
• Offer academic advising and support to students.
• Attend mandatory faculty meetings, divisional and departmental meetings, convocation, and graduation.
• Maintain expertise in field of study and teaching pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops and classes for self-improvement and professional development.
• Stay current with developments in accounting practices and education.
• Maintain active participation in professional organizations as appropriate.
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct and maintain behavior and actions consistent with school policies.
• Comply with all college policies, including academic integrity, accessibility requirements, and departmental guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Accounting, OR Master’s degree with a concentration in business or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or other relevant professional certification.
• Prior teaching experience in accounting at the community college or university level.
• Qualifications to teach other courses in the Business Department.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (Canvas).
• Experience with classroom technology.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.