Accounting Instructor

Accounting InstructorRed Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment. RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.Red Rocks Community College is seeking part-time Accounting Instructors to teach accounting courses on an ongoing basis, depending on department need, enrollment, and budget. RRCC prepares students to launch or advance careers in accounting, business, finance, and related fields by developing the knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgment needed in today's workplace.Part-time Accounting Instructors provide instructional duties for the College in their respective areas of expertise. Responsibilities include instruction, student assessment, timely feedback, communication with students, and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, remote, or other approved instructional formats. Courses may be offered during the day, evening, or weekend.The instructor should demonstrate patience, professionalism, clear expectations for student work, and a commitment to student learning. The instructor must be able to support students with varied levels of academic preparation, workplace experience, and confidence with quantitative material. The instructor should also be able to connect accounting concepts to practical workplace applications.This position reports to the department chair within the discipline and does not supervise other employees. Occasional meetings, trainings, or course preparation responsibilities may occur outside of scheduled class time. The finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including for online classes. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt position and may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.This is an open and continuous part-time instructor posting intended to build and maintain a qualified pool of Accounting instructors. Teaching assignments are based on qualifications, department need, enrollment, and budget. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities• Excellent oral, written, and listening skills, including timely and professional communication with students and the department.• Professional experience in accounting, finance, tax, bookkeeping, corporate accounting, public accounting, or a closely related business field.• Ability to work from campus, primarily at the Lakewood campus, with possible occasional hours at the Arvada campus.• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.• Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach students in face-to-face, hybrid, online, remote, or other approved instructional formats.• Flexible, student-centered teaching approach that supports learners with varied levels of academic preparation, workplace experience, and confidence with quantitative material.• Ability to work with and motivate students in introductory and applied accounting courses.• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use effective instructional practices, including active learning, applied learning, technology integration, feedback, and assessment.• Ability to provide clear expectations, meaningful assessment, and timely feedback related to student progress.• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or explaining accounting-related concepts to students, employees, clients, or other learners.• Commitment to professional growth, including learning from feedback, engaging in professional development, and applying new strategies to improve instruction.• Technology proficiency appropriate to teaching accounting courses, communicating with students, and supporting student learning.• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, instructional technologies and learning management systems used by the College, including Desire2Learn/D2L.• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, organization, and time management skills.• Commitment to effective teaching at the community college level and an understanding of the community college mission.• Ability to collaborate with colleagues while demonstrating respect for differing perspectives and supporting a positive learning and work environment.• Demonstrated commitment to working with and supporting students from diverse populations, including historically marginalized populations, first-generation students, veterans, students with disabilities, and students with varied educational and professional backgrounds.Required QualificationsEducation Requirement: Master's degree in accounting or any related field with 18 graduate hours in accounting AND CTE Requirement: has or qualifies for, postsecondary CTE credential including 2000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years.OREducation Requirement: Bachelor's degree in accounting AND CTE Requirement: An active professional certification, such as the CPA or CMA AND has, or qualifies for, postsecondary CTE credential including 4000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years.Specific Course QualificationsCourse(s): ACC 1011, ACC 1012 Education Requirement: Master's degree in Accounting or any related field with 18 graduate hours in Accounting AND CTE Requirement: Has or qualifies for, postsecondary CTE credential including 2000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years.Course(s): ACC 1032, ACC 1033, ACC 1035, ACC 2045 Education Requirement: Master's degree in Accounting or any related field with 18 graduate hours in Accounting AND CTE Requirement: Has or qualifies for postsecondary CTE credential including 2000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years AND Additional Requirement: Has recent experience working with industry specific software programs used within each course.OREducation Requirement: Bachelor's degree in accounting AND CTE Requirement: An active professional certification, such as the CPA or CMA AND has, or qualifies for, post-secondary CTE credential including 4000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years AND Additional Requirement: Has recent experience working with industry specific software programs used within each course.Physical & Cognitive DemandsThe following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.To ApplyAll applicants must submit:1. Resume2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.This posting will remain open on a continuous basis, and applicants will be selected as needed until the position is filled or the posting expires. Please note:• Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.• Completed applications will remain active for 12 months from the date of submission.• There is no need to reapply during this 12-month period unless there are updates to your application materials.• After the 12-month period, applicants are welcome to reapply if the position is still open.All applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application packet early for full consideration.If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Paul Weinrauch, Department Chair at View email address on click.appcast.io.