Adjunct Faculty - Accounting at TNBR Careers in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Job Description:

We have an opening for an Adjunct Faculty Member - Accounting  at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose: We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.



Our Values:
We cultivate an inclusive environment.
We care about the well-being of each other.
We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission: We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

We have anticipated openings for the following for upcoming terms:

• 
  Adjunct for courses in Accounting
  

The role will be responsible for the following:

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes, providing quality instruction for student learning, and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining attendance records, evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities, assigning midterm grades, assigning final grades, utilizing faculty feedback, completing mandatory training as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.

Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Instructors must comply with, and support college policies outlined in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Holistic Student Support

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.


• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility

Organizational Culture and Practices

• Provides support in the Business and Industry division that aligns with the College's values.


• Provides services and support for students, faculty, and staff.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.


• Engage to adapt, test, and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State's campus context.

Fiscal Stewardship

• Supports the responsible fiscal stewardship of the funds allocated to the Management Department within the Business and Industry Division
  

Organizational Culture

• Embraces and promotes the College's goals related to organizational culture and supports the Business and Industry Division's efforts to utilize best practices to provide support for students, faculty, and staff


• Maintains an office environment that is open, inviting, and professional
  

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Accounting courses: Master's degree in Accounting, Business or Business Administration or Bachelor's degree in Accounting and meets at least two of the following professional certification criteria:

* Two Years of Work Experience (other than teaching)

* Teaching Excellence Awards

* Professional Certifications

* Research and/or Publication

* Additional Graduate-level Coursework Or By Exception

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND WORK CHARACTERISTICS

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the area(s) of academic study


• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students


• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation


• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others


• Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks


• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences in verbal and written form


• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, principles and practices related to supporting students

**All applicant submissions must include a cover letter, CV/Resume, and Unofficial Transcript attachments**

** Pay rate will be calculated per credit hour based on experience and education subject to the guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents **