Faculty-Accounting

Midland College serves West Texas through exemplary teaching and dedicated public service. We prepare and inspire diverse students to start, strive and succeed. We strengthen community through educational leadership and collaboration. Midland College provides quality programs and courses, relevant workforce development and continuing education, valuable personal enrichment and cultural experiences, and community and student-centered services.

Work Location Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Midland College campus as assigned. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, and may include participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.

The instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Division Dean, Vice President of Instruction, the President or designee.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, or a Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Commitment to academic excellence and exceptional service
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Accounting and a secondary teaching field in Business, Finance, Economics, or Management
• Community college teaching experience
• College/dual credit teaching experience
• Knowledge and use of Canvas and other instructional technology
• Knowledge and use of Open Educational Resources (OER)

Essential Functions

• Instruct students in assigned face-to-face (day and evening), hybrid, and online courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy
• Teach select dual credit courses, which may include travel to local high school campuses
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, syllabus, and other appropriate methods
• Participate in student recruitment and advising
• Actively participate in the development, administration, and reporting of program assessment
• Submit required college reports, forms, and timely grading
• Stay current with trends and innovations in the field
• Continually improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, including no-cost texts and course materials
• Plan and organize lectures, utilize research and reference materials
• Develop syllabi and other learning aids
• Serve on departmental, division, and college-wide committees, as requested by the Department Chair, Division Dean, Vice President of Instruction, the President or designee
• Participate in graduation and other required official College functions
• Orient and mentor new full-time and part-time faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The person in this position needs to move from office to classroom occasionally
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 20 pounds
• Office and classroom setting
• Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus

Security Sensitivity

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer…