Adjunct Instructor for Accounting

JOB
The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.Purpose / Summary of JobThe Adjunct Instructor for Accounting supports student success across CCD’s Accounting AAS, Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Tax Preparation certificate pathways. Instructors teach foundational and intermediate accounting courses with an emphasis on real-world application, inclusive pedagogy, and hands-on skill development. This role requires instructors to begin with in-person teaching assignments, with eligibility for online/hybrid modalities after successful onboarding and demonstrated instructional effectiveness. The position reports to the Business Pathways Program Chair and works collaboratively with faculty and staff to align teaching with program outcomes and college expectations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Teaching & InstructionTeach assigned Accounting courses in-person during initial semesters; online/hybrid opportunities may be added after successful in-person performance.Prepare and deliver high-quality instruction aligned with course outcomes and Accounting program pathways (financial accounting, managerial accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax).Integrate industry-standard software, such as Quickbooks, Excel (including formulas, functions, and pivot tables); and tax preparation tools used in Tax Help Colorado (when applicable).Maintain required learning management system (D2L) course shells, gradebooks, attendance, and student records.Provide timely, constructive, equity-minded feedback using clear and supportive communication practices.Pedagogy & Student SupportBuild an inclusive learning environment that supports CCD’s diverse student body.Use active-learning strategies, real-world accounting scenarios, and scaffolded skill development.Provide reasonable accommodations per CCD policy and refer students to tutoring, advising, and support services when appropriate.Professional & Departmental ResponsibilitiesParticipate in required trainings, onboarding, and periodic departmental meetings.Follow college policies for instructional quality, student conduct, and record keeping.Collaborate with faculty to maintain consistency across Accounting courses and ensure alignment with program outcomes.Respond promptly to chair communications and participate in course scheduling processes.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For pay information, please refer to the following: https://www.ccd.edu/docs/part-time-instructor-pay-matrixInterested applicants must submit a complete application packet athttps://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccdwhich includes: Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this pageCover LetterResumeReferences - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional referencesCopies of transcripts, unofficial preferred Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable **All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.***CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer. Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under “student’s right to know”: https://www.ccd.edu/org/campus-safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.