Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Job Description

Lorain County Community College is seeking to fill an adjunct faculty position in accounting and/or corporate finance within the Engineering, Business, and Information Technologies Division (EBIT). This position will report to the Dean of EBIT. The primary responsibility of adjunct faculty is student learning and success. Adjunct faculty will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and delivering the courses assigned, including the utilization of the Canvas course learning management system (LMS). In cooperation with the Division Dean and faculty, candidates must be flexible in terms of course delivery options including on-campus and distance learning formats as well as scheduled class days including weekdays and weekends. Location may vary from the main campus and/or be delivered remotely. Candidates must be committed to the college mission and student success, participate in program and course assessment, and be a team-oriented individual.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Successful candidates must have a master's degree in a business area (MBA or similar), and an undergraduate business degree in accounting, finance, or related area. (Earned degrees must be from an accredited college or university). Current and relevant work experience will also be considered. The candidate must be willing to teach accounting and finance courses. Candidates must have the ability to integrate the Canvas LMS into coursework and delivery using available technologies. Delivery methods may include various modalities including on-campus and/or online asynchronous and synchronous.

Preferred Qualifications:


Prior college level teaching experience; relevant professional related business experience; and professional certification or designation such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant, (CMA), or other globally recognized certifications.

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, an updated curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. The candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.


Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County's high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC's high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.


LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC's students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.


Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.