Accounting Instructor

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Business Department offers a broad array of courses and certificate programs to meet the continuing education needs of the community locally and nationally, and to support high-level skills development for industry professionals and for those interested in entering the accounting field. Courses within the Accounting program offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who are passionate about teaching and can impart the knowledge necessary to be successful in the accounting profession. Students participating in the program are typically mid-level professionals who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge or who are pursuing new careers in accounting. Many students within the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies accounting courses and programs are pursuing their CPA Licenses. Applications for instructors are accepted throughout the year to fulfill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of experts in this area of study. Accounting Software Auditing Business Analysis Consolidations Ethics and Fraud Financial and Managerial Accounting Government and Nonprofit-entity Accounting Individual and Corporate Taxation UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies accounting curriculum is continually updated on a yearly basis and tailored to provide students with the background and techniques to become responsible and effective accounting professionals. Taught by qualified practitioners, our courses feature practical applications, underlying rationale, and current issues, all of which can be immediately utilized in and applied to students’ work environments. A reasonable estimate of compensation for teaching one section of this course is $750-$3,000. The amount determined within the compensation range is dependent upon course modality, units of instruction, and number of enrollments. Instructional agreements are made on a section-by-section basis at the discretion of the University with no guarantee to teach future section of this course or any other courses. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; are currently being investigated for misconduct; left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct; or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop course overview, syllabus, and curriculum to meet program and CBA standards. Use subject‑matter expertise to impart knowledge to students. Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in field of practice. Prepare and deliver course materials: face‑to‑face, online, and/or in combination. Communicate with students regularly via email and discussion boards. Respond to student needs and questions. Evaluate student learning and assign grades. Design interactive and motivational activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning. Update materials on a yearly basis and regularly monitor course evaluations to adjust and improve course curriculum. Attend yearly review meeting with program manager and attend instructor meetings via Zoom. Create a high‑performance environment in which students of diverse backgrounds are motivated to succeed. Apply technology and leverage resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (e.g., use Canvas or plan for guest speakers). Handle position mechanics according to deadlines (LOAs, texts, A/V, grade submission, textbook submissions, etc.). Communicate with Program Manager and Instructor Services Team on a timely basis. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) from an accredited institution required; in exceptional cases an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be accepted. Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject areas. Recognized leadership or authority on subject matter. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information. Highly effective interpersonal skills. University‑level teaching experience (or corporate equivalent). Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance. Proficiency in the use of online teaching tools. Current participation in industry‑related professional associations. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT As an academic department within UC San Diego, all Division of Extended Studies Program instructors and courses must be formally approved according to the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California. Eligibility to teach a course is contingent upon this formal academic approval. Once approved, teaching assignments are “by agreement.” The instructor’s Letter of Agreement outlines the deliverables for the course, the course schedule, and compensation terms, and is subject to department policies and procedures. UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies makes no commitment to hire an instructor until it has sent and received a signed instructor Letter of Agreement. Should the course section an instructor plans to teach be cancelled for any reason, the instructor agreement, including rights to compensation for future section meetings, is voided. Remuneration is for classroom hours only and does not include time spent for course preparation or other events. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Please complete all relevant fields in the application, and optionally include a resume and cover letter to provide further information relating to your professional and teaching backgrounds. Even if you upload a resume, you must answer all of the questions in the application, when applicable. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application. Please note: We receive and review applications for instructors on an ongoing basis. If we do not currently have teaching opportunities available, we may keep your application on file and contact you if an opportunity that matches your specific skills becomes available. UC San Diego Extension operates on a quarterly schedule and course planning typically takes place six weeks to six months in advance of the start of any quarter. 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