Description

Modesto Junior College 2026

Instructor of Accounting and Business - Full Time Tenure Track - School of Business and Computing - Modesto Junior College 2026

Salary: Placement on the Yosemite Community College District salary schedule dependent upon education and experience. 2025-2026 Salary Schedule – $75,979 to $141,835 per year or $89,533 to $145,028 with an earned doctorate. New personnel limited to a maximum tenth step initial placement based on previous experience – maximum equals $117,949 or $121,140 with an earned doctorate.

Closing Date: Monday, March 23rd, 2026 at 11:59pm

To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=318175

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet minimum qualifications to teach both Business and Accounting.

Master’s in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration OR bachelor’s in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis AND master’s in business, business administration, business education, economics, finance or the equivalent.

Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click link below for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges (cccco.edu)

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:

https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency.

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

Job Description Summary 

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower division college courses in Accounting and Business. Courses may include Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Bookkeeping, Personal Finance, Introduction to Business, Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, and Principles of Management.
• Curriculum and program development and updates
• Engaging in department meetings and initiatives relating to program improvement and service to students
• Participate in Business Club activities through support and mentoring
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Attending department, school, and college-wide meetings on a regular basis.
• Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review.
• Participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide, especially connected to closing disproportionate impact gaps and improving completion goals.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Engaging in the college’s participatory governance processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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  PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS

Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.

Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.

Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.

Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.

Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.

Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry work experience in public accounting, management accounting, and/or managerial experience in business operations (5 years).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) licensure.
• Current knowledge of business and industry trends.
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with accounting applications and spreadsheet software.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and ethical behavior.
• Ability to develop and foster relationships with industry partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively and willingness to participate effectively in shared governance environment.
• Education and/or experience in teaching in accounting and business at the community college level.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competent in instructional pedagogies directed at improving student success.
• Experience teaching in online and hybrid modalities using the Canvas learning management system.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Attention to detail and organization. Strong verbal and written communications skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Prior experience or willingness to learn online teaching pedagogy
• Capable of instructing using teaching methods that accommodate various student-learning styles.
• Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.