Accounting Instructor

Join the Tohono O'odham Community College Team as an Accounting Instructor!

Tohono O’odham Community College is seeking a qualified and passionate full-time Accounting Instructor to join our dynamic faculty team in the Education Division. We are looking for an ideal candidate with a strong background in accounting, a commitment to student success, and the ability to create an engaging learning environment. This is an exempt faculty position.

Salary: $50,554 - $74,350 salary commensurate with experience

What You Will Do:

As a full-time Accounting Instructor, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and deliver high-quality lectures, presentations, and practical exercises in accounting and related courses.
• Teach 15 semester hour credits each semester.
• Instruction will be in person, online, hybrid, and through video conference (Zoom). May include evening and weekend classes in any modality.
• Contribute to developing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, enhance the accounting curriculum, and ensure alignment with industry standards and educational goals.
• Integrate relevant case studies, real-world examples, and emerging trends in accounting into course materials.
• Serve as an academic advisor to students, offering guidance on academic and career-related matters.
• Facilitate study sessions, workshops, and advising meetings with students, including conducting office hours.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to encourage continuous improvement and academic success.
• Design and administer fair and comprehensive assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports on student performance as scheduled or required.
• Participate in meetings, committees, and other college and community activities.
• Active participation in college activities, including the faculty senate and committee work, is required.
• Support the T-So:son (Our Core Values).
• Maintain currency in industry trends, accounting standards in the USA, and educational best practices.

What You Will Bring:

• Currency in instructional methodologies, advising processes and practices, and the ability to evaluate student performance.
• Utilize diverse teaching methodologies to accommodate various learning styles.
• Foster an inclusive and interactive learning environment that encourages student participation and critical thinking.
• Technologically competent in the use of computers, software, and the ability to learn to deliver online classes.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills as applied to coworkers, supervisor, and the general public.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and research methods.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant teaching experience, preferably at the higher education level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Licensing:

• Valid state Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must have or be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA) is highly desirable.
• Three to five years of relevant instructional experience in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the history and of contemporary issues facing Native peoples.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment and the ability to engage and motivate students in the learning process.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• The position involves typical office or administrative work, with no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Demands:

• The work is classified as Sedentary, involving sitting most of the time, with standing and walking required only occasionally.
• Activities include talking, hearing, and repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Requires close visual acuity for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and visual inspection.

How to Apply:

We prefer that you apply for a job with us online, but we also accept paper applications. You can find the application on our website at www.tocc.edu.If you decide to mail in your application, you must include the following:

• Your completed TOCC application
• Your resume
• Unofficial transcript(s) for your highest degree(s)
• A list of three professional contacts that includes their name, job title, company, work phone number, email, and phone number

If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must include a copy of your certification or enrollment card. If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you must include a copy of your DD214 form.
Please mail your completed application to:

TOHONO O’ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 3129, SELLS, AZ 85634