- Location
- Kansas City, KS
- Department
- Finance
- Education
- PhD
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Description
Accounting
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $1,070.32 per credit hour
Employee category: Adjunct Faculty
Department: Business
Reports to: Dean of Math, Science, Business, and Technology
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code:
Location: Primarily at the Joint Regional Correctional Facility (JRCF) and United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB), but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
SUMMARY
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for Adjunct faculty to teach accounting courses, primarily at the USDB. There may be additional sections to be taught at any location including daytime, online, virtually, and/or at area high schools.
This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
- Lead all class sessions according to the schedule, utilizing learner-centered pedagogy to engage students in active, collaborative learning.
- Design and deliver instruction, activities, and assessments that align strictly with student learning objectives.
- Monitor student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback on assignments, and maintain accurate performance records.
- Adapt content and delivery methods to meet the needs of students with varying abilities, preparation levels, and cultural backgrounds.
- Perform rigorous assessment analysis per college requirements and engage in continuous self-reflection to improve pedagogical effectiveness.
- Effectively utilize Blackboard for course management, including posting assignments, grading, and performance tracking.
- Other teaching-related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to remain organized and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Commitment to punctuality and professional preparation for all instructional sessions.
- Ability to foster a collaborative environment with students, staff, and faculty.
- Ability to effectively utilize Blackboard for posting assignments, assessing students, performances, and grading.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications with an emphasis on Excel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field and 18 graduate hours in Accounting.
- Proven mastery of core principles, including Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Taxation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or other relevant professional credentials
- Three or more years of teaching experience.
- Teaching experience in an open-enrollment, urban community college
- Two (2) years of industry-related experience outside of teaching.
- Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
- Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, lecture, hear, walk, and sit for extended periods and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE
Class meeting offerings range from 7:30 AM – 8:50 PM; may include weekends. Appointments are contingent upon student enrollment and departmental scheduling needs.
To Apply
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.
- Read the job announcement carefully, noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
- If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
- Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
- Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
- Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
- Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
- A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
- Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
