Part-Time Faculty - Accounting

Job Summary

Open Until Filled

Salary Range : $13,undefined - $20,575 / quarter , dependent upon education / experience

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POSITION INFORMATION :

Faculty will teach college-level courses to professional technical students and Business Administration program transfer students.

They also contribute to the College’s efforts to improve student retention and success. Opportunities are available for teaching in learning communities, online, and in other non-traditional learning environments.

This position requires in-person teaching on the college campus.

Successful applicants will be responsible for teaching Accounting courses including Financial and Managerial Accounting.

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will advise students, assist with assessment of current instructional methods, develop programs and curricula, and participate in Shoreline governance, department, division, and campus-related professional activities.

Faculty at Shoreline will have an array of students from differing programs in their classroom, including professional technical and university transfers.

Shoreline seeks a candidate that can identify and mitigate the barriers to success that many students face and be passionate about creating an equitable learning environment that supports success for all students .

As such, candidate response to the supplemental question below will be the first criteria of consideration.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in accounting or related business graduate degree with a minimum 15 graduate credits in accounting
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time work experience or combination of work in accounting, business management, finance or a closely related field, or teaching in a field related to accounting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Microsoft Office programs, learning management systems and other appropriate instructional technology
• Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
• Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of accounting
• Experience with or willingness to gain experience with teaching and developing coursework online
• Contributing to equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and competence
• Effective oral / written communication with individuals at all levels inside and outside the College
• Adapting to a variety of teaching situations with students from diverse backgrounds / abilities
• Developing / modifying curriculum both collaboratively and independently
• Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Conditions of Employment

Physical Work Environment : The College is currently in mixed (both in-person and online) operations, with the option for some assignments to be completed in an online environment based on program or area needs.

On-campus in-person instruction, work is usually performed in a classroom / office space that requires standing and / or sitting for extended periods of time.

Faculty typically use computers and media equipment in the work environment. This position requires in-person, on-campus teaching.

Terms of Employment & Salary :

This is a part-time, non-tenured, quarter-to-quarter assignment. Salary placement is determined by the number of qualifying years of teaching / work experience combined with educational preparation.

Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.

Other Conditions :

Shoreline Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged 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.

For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit :

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities.

Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at .

• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.
• In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

This position is not eligible for HB-1 visa sponsorship.

• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon offer of employment.
• This position is overtime-exempt.

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

Required Materials

To be considered for this position, please submit the following :

• NEOGOV online profile & application
• Current resume
• Letter of interest describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics, and connecting these to the job duties
• Unofficial Transcripts documenting degrees earned and relevant coursework (official required upon hire)

Please Note : Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment.

Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’ suitability for the positions.

Community Standard Statement

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.

Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly ..." Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection.

We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued.

Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations.

When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPT, CLASSIFIED, AND FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

See bottom for Part-Time Faculty Benefits Information

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Optional SRA Tax Annuities
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Optional Home / Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
• Optional Credit Union participation
• Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Tuition Waiver
• Various Professional Development & Wellness Programs

Health Insurance

Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.

• Two options for standard managed-care plans
• One value managed-care plan
• Three preferred provider options
• Two CDHP options

Dental Insurance

Employees have three dental plans to choose from.

• Two managed-care dental plan
• One preferred provider dental plan

Life Insurance

Life Insurance overview :

• $35,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
• Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee

Long-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance overview :

• Basic Coverage : 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
• Optional Coverage : 90+ day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)

Retirement Plans

• Public Employees Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
• Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
• State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative / exempt positions eligible to participate.

The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services administers Shoreline’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education.

Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time.

A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.