Adjunct Instructor, Accounting

Joliet Junior College Alumni

. Teach classes in the appropriate instructional area .

Posted 11/2/2026part-timeJoliet • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,161 - $1,220 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching and learning, with a strong commitment to the college's core values and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse student populations. Holds a CPA designation or advanced degree in Accounting, with qualifications to teach online and hybrid courses.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)M.B.A. DegreeTeaching Experience at the Collegiate LevelCultural CompetenceEnglish and Spanish Communication Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Course DevelopmentAssessment PlanningQuality and Accreditation ProcessesInstructional Technologies

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceCooperative Working RelationshipsCommitment to Teaching and Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

FERPA ComplianceADA ComplianceCommunity College ExperienceDiverse Backgrounds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach classes in the appropriate instructional area
Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations
Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, assessments, and other established processes
Attend classes regularly
Return college reports, credentials, and requested documentation in a timely manner
Communicate effectively with appropriate staff and the department chair
Comply with legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA and ADA
Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials
Further the college’s mission, goals, and core values
Meet contractual obligations under the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract
Work with full-time faculty in assessing students and following course guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), M.B.A. degree, or Master’s degree in Accounting
Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning
Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with college and community members
Cultural competence and emotional intelligence
Willingness to teach at other campus sites
Teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred
Community college experience preferred
Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds preferred
Qualification to teach online and hybrid courses through training or actual teaching preferred
Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service preferred
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency preferred
Demonstrated multicultural competence preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Union membership/coverage under the Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA contract
Part-time adjunct faculty benefits information provided by the employer