Community College Faculty - Accounting Instructor (Temporary, Part-time)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH THE INITIAL PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE OF March 2, 2026.

Job Description

Minneapolis College is seeking a temporary, part-time instructor in our Accounting (ACCT) Department within the School of Business and Economics. This is an opportunity for a teaching position during Fall Semester of the 2026 - 2027 academic year that may be renewed for the 2027 Spring Semester at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Business and Economics.

Dates of employment:

• Fall Semester 2026 (August 24 - December 12, 2026)

• If renewed: Spring Semester 2027 (January 11 - May 8, 2027)

Available courses in Fall 2026 Semester (16 credits total)

• ACCT 1222 Business Math (3 credits)

• ACCT 1261 Microsoft Excel  (4 credits)

• ACCT 1270 Computerized Accounting (3 credits)

• ACCT 1280 Income Tax (3 credits)

• ACCT 2252 Financial Accounting 2 (3 credits)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide quality teaching in assigned field of study to a very diverse student population in both in-person and online modalities;

• Develop and revise instructional materials;

• Assess student outcomes at the course, department, and College levels;

• Establish, cultivate, and maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with instructors in the Accounting Department, the Department's administrators, academic advisors, and support staff, and all College personnel;

• Participate actively in the College community through ACCT Department and School of Business and Economics meetings and College-wide committee work;

• Utilize campus technology to stay current in the accounting profession and connect to faculty, staff, and students;

• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and professional association memberships.

Our Accounting (ACCT) Program:

Minneapolis College's Accounting Program educates students to use software to document original transactions and maintain records such as bank accounts, merchandise inventories, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll for various organizations.

Students can earn the following academic awards:

• Accounting A.S. Transfer Pathway (60 credits)

• Accounting Diploma (41 credits)

• Accounts Payable/Receivable Certificate (19 credits)

Salary Range:

$43,067 - $71,893 annually. Salary schedule placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2023 - 2025 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State credential field of Accounting:

• Education Requirement:  Master's degree in accounting or a master's degree in any field with a minimum of 16 graduate semester credits (24 graduate quarter credits) in accounting OR Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a CPA or CMA certificate.

• Occupational Experience Requirement: Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in accounting.

• Recency Requirement: One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Active professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CIA, or EA.

• Collegeâ‘level teaching experience, especially at community or technical colleges.

• Experience teaching in multiple modalities (inâ‘person, hybrid, online synchronous/asynchronous).

• Familiarity with current accounting software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel, ERP systems).

• Strong communication skills and a studentâ‘centered teaching philosophy.

• Commitment to continuous professional development in accounting and pedagogy.

• Experience working in industry roles such as public accounting, corporate accounting, auditing, tax preparation, or governmental/nonprofit accounting.

Other Requirement

Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.

Work Shift

Monday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (online synchronous courses)

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Telework

No

Benefits
Eligibility will be determined by number of credits.

Application Procedure

• Interested Individuals must apply online. Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Please provide a cover letter, electronic resume, and any other documents as needed. 

• All upload documents need to be under Resume/CV section. Attach names and contact information of at least four (4) references, two (2) managers and (2) two professionals, who can directly address your qualifications for this position. Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your application.

• Applicants must include transcripts to be considered and need to upload transcripts under Resume/CV Section. Copies of unofficial/official transcripts are acceptable for the screening process. The successful candidate will need to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

About

Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunity to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.