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Business and Accounting Instructor

Drake State Community & Technical College

Job Description

The Business and Accounting Instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. They will provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. The Instructor will adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the Drake State Community and Technical College Personnel Handbook.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees
Salary Schedule D1, Group A
Salary Range $43,058 - $84,194 (9 months, Exempt). Summer employment may be available from $13,293 - $26,039. Annual Salary Range $56,351 - $110,232.

Work Hours: Classes are taught day, evening, and weekends on the Huntsville campus. In addition, multiple forms of distance education are offered.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Accounting Instructor shall perform the duties as specified in conformity with policies established by Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Faculty and Staff Handbook.
  • Provide quality classroom instruction in the area of Accounting
  • Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements and academic progress
  • Seek continuous improvement in curriculum, instruction, and resources
  • Participate fully in the institutional planning process and assists in carrying out the overall instructional mission of the College
  • Prepare and grades assignments, projects, and examinations as required
  • Assist in registration and pre-registration as needed
  • Maintain an inventory of assigned equipment and supplies
  • Serve on college committees when requested
  • Submit required reports to the Division Chair, Assistant Dean of Instruction, or Dean of Instruction
  • Inform students of educational and occupational opportunities
  • Provide a proper instructional environment and maintains good human relations in the classroom so that learning is more effective
  • Participate in faculty and professional organizations
  • Recommend library books and other instructional materials
  • Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts
  • Perform other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Division Chair, Assistant Dean of Instruction, Dean of Instruction, and/or the President
Job description may be modified or altered at any time by management.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of an earned Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management and eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Business or Accounting from a regionally accredited institution
  • Three (3) years of full-time work experience in field
  • Excellent oral, auditory, and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public
  • Ability to use basic computer skills
  • Ability to project a professional and congenial demeanor
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Prior teaching experience

DESIRED PROFILE :
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and
accomplishments:
  • Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college
  • Sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a calm and professional manner
  • Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
  • Commitment to teaching and learning, where recent high school graduates, adult students, and non-traditional students are involved
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the NEOED on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:
  • An on-line application
  • Current resume
  • Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Background Check Requirement
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and agree to a non-refundable fee of $17.40 for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the open period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Drake State Community and Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

All applicants must have an on-line and completed application packet by the deadline date. All applications received will be screened and interviews scheduled by appointment only. All applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Applicants must demonstrate written proficiency in English as part of the on-campus interview process. Drake State Community and Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Drake State Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Drake State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Drake State reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding. Drake State compiles information about safety and security and publishes an annual report. This report can be found on the website by accessing the crime and safety report link. The link can be found on the Drake State home page by clicking the “About Drake State” tab and then selecting the “Campus Security Report” link. A copy can also be obtained by contacting the Director of Operations at 256-551-5210.

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