East Los Angeles College

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Instructor – Accounting (ACCTG)

2 Full-Time, Tenure Track

DEADLINE DATE TO FILE: June 2, 2023 Issue Date: April 21, 2023

East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is inviting applications from qualified individuals for a two (2) full-time, tenure-track, 10-month contract positions in the Accounting discipline within the Business Administration Department. Each assignment also includes ongoing curriculum program development, college committee participation, departmental duties, and the pursuit of professional development as necessary for staying current in the accounting profession.

The position assignments begin Fall 2023.

Instructional assignments may include teaching at off-campus locations; day, evening, weekend, and online classes; and/or non-traditionally scheduled classes. Faculty members must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and its students. Class scheduling may incorporate a variety of schedules, and faculty members should be prepared to teach the full range of Accounting discipline courses, which include but are not limited to: financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate accounting, tax accounting, QuickBooks, ethics in accounting, governmental accounting, cost accounting and auditing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration; OR

• Bachelor's in business with an accounting emphasis or business administration with an accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis AND Master's in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, finance, or the equivalent

• A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

(NOTE: A bachelor's degree in accountancy or business administration with an accounting concentration, with a CPA license is an alternative qualification for ACCTG discipline.)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Health: A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant's expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and willingness to adjust teaching to meet the needs of East Los Angeles College students;
• Knowledge and competency in online instruction and willingness to participate in POCR process;
• A strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in the community college setting;
• Willingness to accept and lead department-wide and the College-wide initiatives;
• Availability to work at off-site locations such as the South Gate Educational Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

The candidates will provide instruction in a variety of Accounting discipline courses, including financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate accounting, tax accounting, QuickBooks, ethics in accounting, governmental accounting, cost accounting and auditing, among others. In addition, successful candidates will have the following additional responsibilities:

• Participate in college committees, faculty meetings, and department activities as assigned;
• Maintain scheduled office and campus hours;
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities;
• Assist in curriculum development and participate in the process of curriculum changes, course outlines, and new courses;
• Participate in the development and assessment of Course and Program Learning Outcomes;
• Utilize the results of learning outcome assessments to improve instructional and instructional support programs, teaching and student learning;
• Participate and contribute to grant applications, reports, catalogues, and promotional materials;
• Carry a fair share of other departmental duties, including, but not limited to, community outreach, recruitment, and program planning;
• Plan and organize instructional materials toward course objectives;
• Maintain accurate academic records according to college policies and procedures;
• Maintain professional and ethical academic standards.

SALARY:

The current starting range (based on pay scale 2022-23) is from $66,220 to $103,100 for the 10-month academic year depending on education and experience. The Doctoral differential is $4,180 per academic year. The district provides an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. See LACCD’s Health Benefits website for more information.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

1. A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve an evaluation of the candidate's qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application package and recommendations from referents.

2. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview and a classroom teaching demonstration.

3. Based upon the committee's recommendation, finalists will interview with the President and Vice President, who will make the final selection.

FILING AN APPLICATION:

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to apply for this position. For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

Applicants must submit:

• A descriptive, detailed letter of interest that shows how the candidate meets the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position.
• A detailed chronological resume or curriculum vitae.
• Copies of transcripts from undergraduate and graduate school (Official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview); All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635).
• Three references with verifiable phone and email contact information.

All required application documents must be uploaded before 4:30PM June 2, 2023. Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail, or Email. All application materials submitted become the property of East Los Angeles College and will be reviewed by the selection committee. Candidates will be contacted if selected for interviews.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

All applications will be screened to ensure they meet the minimum requirements as stated above. All required materials must be received, or the application package will be considered incomplete and will not be submitted to the screening committee. The screening committee will select applicants to be invited to an interview. All materials submitted become the property of the Los Angeles Community College District.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. ELAC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

Questions may be directed to:

Mr. Frank Aguirre, Department Chairperson

aguirrfj@elac.edu

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy: The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices, including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff, or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse workforce and to achieve the expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

East Los Angeles College & the Los Angeles Community College District are Equal Opportunity Employers.