Assistant Faculty (Part-Time), Accounting

Overview

This part-time role supports online undergraduate Accounting courses by assisting instructional faculty with student engagement, communications, and learning support in classrooms with many students. The position is remote and operates from a defined home-office schedule.

The organization is seeking a passionate part-time Assistant Faculty member for 25 hours/week to support online undergraduate Accounting for the fall quarter starting October 5th.

Note: Applications must include copies of unofficial transcripts to receive full consideration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze student activity in discussions and assessments and respond appropriately based on training and input from the lead instructor.
• Assist in managing student communications.
• Escalate unique issues to the lead instructor.
• Assist with grading and providing feedback.
• Monitor student engagement levels and recommend approaches to increase engagement.
• Support the lead instructor as directed with tutoring, live sessions, and other student support.
• Support the lead instructor as directed with student outreach.
• Assist with developing supplemental support materials such as documents, videos, and job aids as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
• Demonstrated effective time management.
• Strong relationship-building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through.
• Experience working with a diversity of learning styles.
• Comfortable using technology to facilitate learning.

Work Experience

• 5 years of professional experience in accounting preferred.
• Previous teaching experience required.
• Online teaching experience preferred.

Education

• Master’s degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited institution required, OR
• Master’s degree in Business Administration with an Accounting concentration or with coursework in Intermediate I and II from a regionally accredited institution required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• CPA license preferred (active or inactive).

Other

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate up and down the management chain.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Good attendance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected starting pay: $19.00/hour (based on current budgetary guidelines and additional factors).
• Expected hourly pay range: $18.25 – $27.75.
• Benefits are available for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance, and entertainment and retail discounts.
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Location

• Remote “home office” setting.

Home Office Requirements

Employees working from a home office are responsible for providing appropriate and safe office space, office furniture and organization, communication tools, and related items, including:

• Arranging for high-speed internet connection, a printer, and a dedicated phone line for business use.
• The organization will not provide office equipment or on-site set up assistance.
• The environment must be free from distractions and enable a highly productive and professional work environment.
• Most off-site work requires using a telephone, PC, and monitors.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.