Accounting Assistant Professor

Overview

Position Summary: The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The Department Maintains a Focus On

Continuous curricula improvement to maintain a strong and diverse program

Usage of current teaching methodologies, techniques, and tools, particularly those employing technology

Active involvement in program evaluation and curriculum development

Community outreach to high schools

The development of internship and work experience opportunities

The incorporation of current accounting and business technology, including the use of specialized software, as well as the use of computer lab components for some classes

Collegial collaboration among faculty

Respect for students and facilitation of student success

Introducing students and the community to careers in accounting

The curriculum consists of transfer-level, vocational, and upper-level courses which allow students to transfer to a four-year university, obtain a job or job promotion in the workplace, and pursue licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Further, the department teaches courses for various industry partners, which can include those that are part of an apprenticeship program.

Equity and Inclusion

American River College Seeks Employees Who:

Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion

Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence

Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position

Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please contact the HR department.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

ACCT 101: College Accounting

ACCT 103: Intermediate Accounting I

ACCT 104: Intermediate Accounting II

ACCT 107: Auditing

ACCT 111: Cost Accounting

ACCT 121: Payroll Accounting

ACCT 123: Federal and State Individual Taxation

ACCT 128: Taxation of Corporations, Partnerships, Estates, and Trusts

ACCT 153: Governmental Accounting

ACCT 301: Financial Accounting

ACCT 311: Managerial Accounting

ACCT 341: Computerized Accounting

ACCT 343: Computer Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting

ACCT 361: Ethics, Fraud and Legal Issues for Accountants

Minimum Qualifications

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

Masters in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration OR Bachelors in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis AND Masters in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, finance or the equivalent. (NOTE: A bachelors degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration, with a CPA license is an alternative qualification for this discipline.) All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must attach the following:

Los Rios Community College District Application

Letter of Interest

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)

(if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Copy of CPA license (if using to meet Minimum Qualifications)

Supplemental Questionnaire Document (see supplemental question section of application)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).

If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the webpage for details.

Example: If a masters in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.

Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements

Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.

Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an approved evaluating agency.

Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.

If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelors and a masters), transcripts for each degree must be included.

Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.

If the degree is in progress, the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions

Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.

Applications stating see resume will be disqualified.

Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

As a Los Rios employee, you have access to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and security both inside and outside of work.

Fall 2026 Cluster Hiring Supplemental Questionnaire: American River College (ARC) is committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. ARC seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars who will serve as role models for our student body and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success and well-being of our students, especially those from historically underrepresented or under-served backgrounds. The Cluster Hiring process at American River College includes two supplemental questions in addition to the equity question on the main application. Failure to complete this portion of the recruitment process will result in disqualification. Please respond to the supplemental questionnaire by copying the link below to a browser, download the supplemental questionnaire document, provide your responses, and upload the final document to your application in the attachments section. In the attachment section, after you have uploaded all required documents, click "Add Supplemental Attachment", choose attachment type "Supplemental Question", and upload your Supplemental Questionnaire document.

Yes, I have completed AND uploaded the supplemental questionnaire.

No, I have not completed the supplemental questionnaire.

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