Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students
• Ability to use formative and summative assessment measure to enhance student learning
• Experience with or ability to utilize proven teaching strategies that promote student success
• Ability to use or incorporate emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods to enhance classroom instruction
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills
• Available to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes

• Master’s degree in Accounting or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting coursework or master’s degree in qualifying related field (Business, Finance, Taxation) combined with Commonwealth of Virginia Certified Public Accountant designation. Qualifying degree(s) and coursework must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution
• A minimum of two years of full-time college-level teaching experience in the teaching field and/or related occupational experience

• Expertise in the area of Accounting, GAAP and other quantitative areas of accounting such as tax, cost, state, local and non-profit accounting
• Active CPA license is preferred in addition to other accounting related certificates or credentials
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard or Canvas)
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.