CE Instructor - Accounting Instructor - Community Education Career Training

Harper College Community Education seeks an Accounting instructor to design curriculum for a basic noncredit Introduction to Accounting class. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and a passion for teaching engaging and innovative courses to adult learners, empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue rewarding careers or further their education.

Courses are short-term and can be offered multiple times throughout a typical academic semester. This part-time role includes teaching daytime, evening, and weekend classes, either live online and/or in-person at Harper College Main Campus (Palatine) or Harper College Learning and Career Center (Prospect Heights). Whether a class will run depends on enrollment.

• Develop and teach a comprehensive Introduction to Accounting class, covering key concepts such as financial statements, bookkeeping, and accounting principles.

• Engage students in active learning experiences that promote skill development, critical thinking, and practical application.

• Promote the class through various channels and participate in recruitment activities within your network to broaden the reach of potential learners.

• Collaborate with Community Education team to ensure course materials and content are current, relevant, and aligned with educational objectives.

• Provide mentorship and support to students as they progress through their educational journey.

• Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement and achievement of learning outcomes.

• Stay informed about emerging technologies, methodologies, and best practices in education to enhance course delivery and student engagement.

• Prompt responsiveness to emails and communications from the coordinator.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience; CPA certification is a plus.

• Strong commitment to teaching, fostering lifelong learning, and supporting the professional development of students within our community.

• Previous experience teaching adults, demonstrating effectiveness in active learning experiences that promote skill development, critical thinking, and practical application.

• Experience and enthusiasm for working with students from diverse backgrounds and varying academic experience levels.

• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual learners.

• Commitment to promoting student success and fostering a positive learning environment.

• Demonstrated good judgment in decision-making and classroom management, ensuring a respectful and effective learning atmosphere.

• Demonstrated expertise in the subject matter of the course(s) being taught.

• Flexibility and willingness to teach other topics or courses as needed, contributing to the diverse educational offerings of Community Education programs.