Position Summary
North Seattle College is looking for innovative and dedicated faculty members, who have a demonstrated commitment to working within a college community that is diverse and serves students from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and academic backgrounds.
The faculty will teach part-time in Accounting, including but not limited to Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Bookkeeping, and QuickBooks courses.
Successful applicants will have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding in an urban environment.
Specific teaching assignments will be dependent on the instructor's background.
Candidates should be willing to teach in a variety of formats such as in-class, hybrid, online and varied class times including days, evenings, and weekends according to program needs.
Successful candidates will need to complete the Canvas Learning Management System training offered by the College prior to starting teaching courses.
Application Requirements :
- A resume outlining your educational and teaching experience
- A statement of personal teaching philosophy, demonstrating a commitment to supporting diverse student learners and those from marginalized and historically underrepresented populations (no more than one page)
- Unofficial transcripts (graduate school only)
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the position
- Contact information for three professional references
- Required application materials must be completed and submitted online
What you bring as a candidate (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience) :
- An understanding of the goals and role of the community college
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to teach multiple levels of Accounting
- Master's Degree or PhD in Accounting or related field from an accredited institution
- Professional Industry certification e.g., CPA (preferred)
- A demonstrated commitment to working within a college community that is diverse and
- serves students from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and academic backgrounds
- Innovative teaching methods including the use of technology and collaborative learning
- The ability to work collaboratively with others in a professional setting
- Familiarity of Learning Management Systems and willingness to be proficient in Canvas Learning Management System prior to the beginning of teaching assignment
- International Accounting experience (preferred)
- Fluency in Spanish language (preferred)
Physical Requirements :
The candidate will work in an office and classroom environment and use a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.
The noise level in the work environment is typical of an office or classroom.
- The candidate will encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
- The candidate is regularly required to provide 1 : 1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.
Disability Accommodation :
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants :
- Ability to operate office equipment
- Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
- Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship / status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability.
In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying.
Inquiries regarding compliance and / or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance : 1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803 (206) 934-3873
Background Check Statement
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB2327 as required.