Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

The Department of Business, Aviation, and Construction Professions at Dutchess Community College (DCC) invites applications for part-time faculty in the Accounting Program. The department is seeking qualified instructors to teach one or more of the following courses:

• ACC 104 - Financial Accounting (4 credits)
• ACC 204 - Managerial Accounting (4 credits)
• ACC 205 - Computerized Accounting - QuickBooks (3 credits)
• ACC 215 - Excel for Accounting (3 credits)

Courses are taught in Traditional/In-Person, Hybrid, and Asynchronous Online instructional formats. In-person classes are offered at the College's main campus in Poughkeepsie and at DCC@Fishkill, the Center of Excellence for Business, Industry, and Innovation (COEBII). Classes are scheduled during daytime and evening hours, with daytime availability preferred.

Part-time faculty are responsible for teaching assigned course material in accordance with course learning outcomes and departmental standards. Faculty are expected to engage students through effective instructional practices and maintain current expertise in accounting principles, accounting technology, and business practices.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with at least five (5) years of relevant professional accounting experience.

• Official transcripts required upon hire

• Experience in one or more areas of accounting, including financial accounting, managerial accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, taxation, auditing, or accounting software applications such as QuickBooks.

• Demonstrated academic preparation in accounting.

• Experience teaching at the college level or relevant professional accounting experience.

• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or other relevant professional credential.
• Experience teaching Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and/or accounting software applications such as QuickBooks.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Demonstrated competency in a variety of teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches that support student success.
• Understanding and appreciation of the mission of a community college and its diverse student population.
• Experience using instructional technology and a willingness to adopt emerging educational technologies.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) such as Brightspace, Blackboard, or Canvas.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering a welcoming learning environment.

Additional Information:

• A current resume or curriculum vitae is required.
• Professional letters of reference are required.

Working Conditions:

• The performance of this work is done primarily in-person and on-site or remote, depending on instructional mode.
• Courses are held at the main campus in Poughkeepsie and at COEBII at DCC@Fishkill.
• Courses are held in the daytime and the evenings.

Classification:

• Dutchess United Educators (DUE), Part-Time Educator
• Part-Time faculty positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Dutchess Community College (DCC) and Dutchess United Educations (DUE).

Salary: At negotiated rate, starting at $1,499 per contact hour (Instructor, Step 1)

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Dutchess Community College is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Applications from minorities, veterans, the disabled and all others are encouraged (AA/EOE).