Job Description

Working Title:

Accounting Instructor

 

Institution:

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Community College Faculty

 

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

 

City:

MWST - Granite Falls CampusMWST - Canby Campus, MWST - Jackson Campus, MWST - Pipestone Campus, MWST - Worthington Campus

 

FLSA:

Job Exempt

 

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

 

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

 

Salary Range:

$43,067.00 - $94,542.00

This position is open to all Minnesota West Campus locations.

Job Description

The faculty member will teach accounting courses at the undergraduate level,
including courses taught both on campus and in an online format. Duties also include student advising, contribution to student growth and development, participation in department and institutional activities, committee assignments, evaluating student performance, scholarly activities, and service to the college and community.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Deliver classroom and/or online instruction.
• Teach courses in Worthington and online.
• Mentor students.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Participate in department and college curriculum development.
• Participate in college committees and college-wide initiatives.
• Participate in program accreditation and review.
• Engage in scholarly and other professional development activities
• Maintain consistent communication with students, staff, and administration
• Adopt the latest technology into teaching methods
• Participate in new course development.
• Conduct classroom research and other assessment/evaluation activities.
• Experience working with underserved populations
   

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Master's degree in accounting or a master's degree in any field with a minimum of 16 graduate semester credits (24 graduate quarter credits) in accounting or
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a CPA or CMA certificate.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in accounting.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualification 

• Coursework beyond the Master’s degree
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
• An understanding of the community college mission and its unique population
• Experience with concurrent enrollment programs or Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
• Experience in online learning and/or course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L
• Experience in using innovative teaching and learning approaches
• Experience providing specific strategies to create a sense of belonging within the classroom
• Experience teaching courses with innovative teaching practices to support the success and retention of underrepresented students, including students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students
• Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated commitment to collegial activities - service on committees, developing assessment, and guiding students.

Other Requirements

• You must apply online and attach an electronic cover letter, resume, and copy of your transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position.
• All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.
• ​In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
   

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday

About

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.
 

 

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

 

Desired Start Date:

08-18-2025

 

Position End Date:

 

Open Date:

12-30-2024

 

Close Date:

01-21-2025

 

Posting Contact Name:

Logan Schumacher

 

Posting Contact Email:

bo9165qk@minnstate.edu

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