Online Adjunct Instructor - Accounting

ONLINE ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - ACCOUNTING

SUMMARY

The Online Adjunct Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction in an online learning environment. Responsibilities include preparing and facilitating institution-provided online coursework, maintaining an effective virtual classroom, and supporting student success through timely communication and academic guidance. The instructor is expected to manage classroom operations, monitor and document student performance, and maintain accurate academic records in accordance with institutional policies. This role requires demonstrated subject-matter expertise, strong organizational skills, a commitment to upholding the institution's academic standards and values, and strict protection of all student information and records.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Training Students

1. Develop assigned classes that include video lecture(s), discussion, assignments, homework and evaluation tools as designated by academic leadership.
2. Instruct and guide students in the online learning environment, as designated by the syllabus.
3. Motivate students to progress and achieve on time completion of the coursework.
4. Engage students in online learning activities by facilitating discussion boards, acknowledging student contributions, promoting meaningful dialogue, and providing appropriate follow-up questions and feedback.
5. Grade all assigned-for-credit activities and enter 0' in for any incomplete activities at the end of each week, and have the final grade calculated at the end of the incomplete period.
6. Grade the students' work in a timely manner and provide constructive feedback within 48 hours of receipt of work.
7. Maintain a cooperative and professional learning environment.
8. Monitor and support instructional performance standards for course pass rates through instructor/student communication, quick feedback, and instructional support.
9. Communicate with the program administrators on student progress, initiatives and classroom related activities.
10. Follow Valley College communication protocols by providing immediate (within 24 hours) responses to student questions and concerns.
11. Follow Valley College communication protocols to initiate immediate phone, email, or text follow-up with students who fail to participate in weekly class discussions and/or submit assignments by established deadlines.
12. Assist and tutor students with areas of the curriculum with which they are having difficulty.

Course Development

1. Provide feedback to the Director of Academic Affairs regarding concerns with existing curriculum, course content, textbooks, and instructional materials. This information will be used in curriculum review and textbook/material selection processes.
2. Maintain awareness of current industry practices, trends, and developments within the discipline and provide recommendations for curriculum and instructional material enhancements.
3. Assist with the review and improvement of course content to support program quality, student learning outcomes, and workforce relevance.

Professional Development

1. Develop a professional development (self-development and professional growth plan)
2. Provide support documentation that demonstrates the professional development plan has been executed.
3. Attend departmental meetings and participate in professional development and compliance training activities.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Competencies

1. Professional Communication.

2. Detail-Oriented and Organized.

3. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

4. Ethical Conduct.

5. Confidentiality and Discretion.

6. Independent and Collaborative Work.

7. Emotional Intelligence.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct supervisory responsibilities but collaborates with the academics' team to support student success.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position operates within a professional higher education environment, which may include office, classroom, laboratory, clinical, remote, and other work settings as required by the position. The role involves regular interaction and engagement with members of the College community. Employees routinely use computers, real-time communication systems, and other tools, technology, and equipment necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position. The employee must be able to:

• Remain seated, standing, or move around for extended periods to perform job duties.
• Maintain sufficient visual acuity to read, review, and prepare documents.
• Perform physical tasks associated with the responsibilities of the position, which may include moving, positioning, lifting and carrying, reaching, bending, stooping, or handling materials and equipment.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time contract position based on class availability. Daily office hours should be provided to students for class assistance as needed. Hours are flexible but should meet the requirements necessary to keep grading current, provide feedback on discussion boards and assignment submissions, and allow for responses to student messages within 24 hours of receipt.

Requirements: Education, Licensing, Prior Work Experience & Other

1. Faculty members teaching technical and occupation-related courses in either non-degree or occupational associate degree programs must have a minimum of three years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught. In addition to work experience, the instructor must hold at least one level higher credential than the program. Instructors are required to hold a license if a license is required in the field.
2. Faculty teaching technical and occupation-related courses in an academic associate or baccalaureate program must have a minimum of four years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught and must hold a terminal degree or a degree at least one level above the degree level in which they are teaching:
   • At least an associate degree if teaching a diploma or certificate program.
   • At least a bachelor's degree if teaching in an associate degree program
   • At least a master's degree if teaching in a bachelor's degree program
3. Faculty teaching academic and applied general education courses in a degree program or in a non-degree program that articulates to a degree program must have at a minimum, a master's degree in the discipline or a master's degree and a cohesive set of at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework relevant to the discipline and preparation in the subject area(s) taught. Faculty teaching academic general education courses in a terminal non-degree program must have at a minimum, a baccalaureate degree with appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject area(s) taught.
4. Individuals who are making substantial progress toward meeting the faculty credentialing requirements and who are mentored by a faculty member who does meet the minimum credentialing requirements may serve as instructors while enrolled in a program to meet credentialing requirements.
5. The following expectations apply to all faculty members:

• Faculty members must hold a degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent as

verified by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

• Where professional accreditation or licensing standards for faculty differ from the ACCSC/State's standards, faculty members are expected to meet the higher standards.

• Faculty members must show evidence of continuing professional development in the discipline.

• Faculty members who teach online courses must be prepared for teaching in an online environment.

• Faculty members within a program should have received their degrees from a variety of institutions.

If the Adjunct Instructor holds a foreign transcript(s), the instructor must have the transcript translated and evaluated for a U.S. credential equivalency by an approved agency. Any costs incurred in connection thereof should be incurred by the instructor. An official document from an approved agency evaluator will operate as an official translated transcript.

Valley College will verify the years of work experience and/or college degree. Faculty members who received their degrees from a single institution should not constitute the majority of the program's faculty.

Supervisory Control

Direct Report: Campus Management (Online).

Oversight: Department Management.

May receive collaborative direction from campus management to support institutional goals.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.