Accounting Faculty Member

About Holyoke Community College

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success.

These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

At HCC’s Business Department, we’re more than just a learning community—we’re a dynamic team where innovation, collaboration, and progress thrive. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of business leaders through hands‑on, practical education that connects classroom learning to real‑world success.

We offer diverse certificate, career, and transfer programs that help students strengthen communication, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills while building meaningful professional and community connections. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, seeking educators who bring fresh ideas and value collaboration in shaping a welcoming, forward‑thinking environment.

For this Accounting Faculty position, we’re looking for an educator who is passionate about teaching—whether on‑site, online, or in a hybrid format—and who brings real‑world accounting experience to life for students. The ideal candidate communicates complex concepts clearly, embraces innovation and technology, and contributes to the department’s supportive culture. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, to join us in creating an inclusive and inspiring place to learn and grow.

• Develop innovative methods for teaching accounting and business‑related courses such as Principles of Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Computerized Accounting, and Principles of Business.
• Teach all and any combination of modalities – On Site, Online, and Hybrid, with emphasis on site.
• Utilize active learning methods and a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist learners in meeting course objectives in a variety of modalities; such activities include cooperative, project‑based learning, experiential learning (community‑based learning or learning community), technology‑enhanced learning, and critical thinking initiatives.
• Participate in curriculum development and continuous improvement to meet current industry standards and credential requirements, remaining abreast of ongoing developments in professional content areas.
• Integrate computer technology and relevant accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, Excel, data analytics tools, artificial intelligence) into coursework as appropriate.
• Provide student advising on academic, career, and transfer opportunities aligned with Business Department pathways.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department, across divisions, and through College Governance Committees and task forces.
• Contribute to program assessment, general education outcomes assessment, and student learning outcomes initiatives.
• Build community, internship, and university transfer partnerships.
• Engage in enrollment, retention, and outreach activities in alignment with the department’s mission.
• Pursue grant opportunities and other sustainability projects.
• Actively participate in department, division, and professional staff meetings and other components of college governance.
• Participate in college programs and activities, including holding office hours to support student success.
• Support students’ learning goals by focusing on student learning outcomes, taking into account the needs and abilities of…