Lead Instructor of Accounting and Finance

Lead Instructor of Accounting and Finance

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process, which includes a cover letter, a resume, four professional references, including a recent supervisor, and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required). Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check.

Note: It is important that you check the email that you listed on your application. Updates for this position will be sent through email.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Lead Instructor of Accounting and Finance
Job Description	This is a full-time, 9-month position. The faculty member must instruct assigned courses in accordance with NCCCS curriculum standards and course descriptions in addition to the standards and guidelines set forth by the program accreditation entity. Courses may be scheduled during the day, evening, or on weekends, and in Wilkes Community College’s (WCC) service area (Wilkes, Ashe, and/or Alleghany) and at high schools. WCC views faculty members as learning-facilitators who actively engage students in the learning process.
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Essential Duties Summary	The Lead Instructor position includes the following responsibilities and expectations: Eighteen to twenty-five contact-hour teaching load comprised of Accounting and Finance courses within the Business and Public Service Technologies Division, plus a minimum of five scheduled office hours. Hold required office hours each day. Plan, create, and maintain a classroom environment conducive to student learning. Maintain a high level of currency in the discipline and incorporate innovative and creative instructional techniques in the classroom. Learner-centered, outcomes-based instruction delivered via traditional classroom, interactive video, virtual/synchronous, and internet/asynchronous. Serve as a faculty mentor for students toward completion of program, diploma, or degree goals and assist students with job placement or college transfer. Refer students, as appropriate, to student support areas of WCC including Resource Connections, Counseling and/or Student Support Services, and the Academic Support Center. Attend commencement exercises, committee, and task force meetings, and division meetings as scheduled. Support career and college promise classes and instructors to ensure curriculum alignment and student success. Continuous improvement through assessment and evidence-based decision- making. Serve on division and college committees, as assigned. Participate in professional development. Maintain a working knowledge of the North Carolina Community College System Combined Course Library and Curriculum Standards and ensure the Wilkes Community College catalog listings and discipline webpage information are current and accurate. Assist the Departmental Chairperson or Dean of Division in maintaining academic currency (in conjunction with other full-time faculty members in the discipline, if any) by providing leadership for curriculum revision and development and by maintaining the quality and currency of the book and periodical collections in the library. Assist the Departmental Chairperson or Dean of Division in long- and short range planning and determining an annual budget. Assist the Departmental Chairperson or Dean of Division with semester scheduling, textbook order, and other administrative planning tasks as needed. Recommend appropriate and current equipment, perform equipment inventories, maintain equipment in good working condition, and take necessary steps to ensure student safety around equipment. Recruit, mentor, and evaluate qualified adjunct instructors (in conjunction with other full-time faculty members in the discipline, as appropriate). Collaborate with the Accounting and Finance department among all campus locations (Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany) in the creation of syllabi; the alignment of objectives, competencies, and assessments; and the selection of textbooks, periodicals, and other resources. Commitment to WCC’s mission, vision, and core values. Support the college’s initiatives to enhance the learning environment and execute our mission. Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Departmental Chairperson, Dean of Division, or Vice President of Instruction. Applicants for the position of Lead Instructor of Accounting and Finance are encouraged to review WCC Policies and Procedures and the current WCC catalog. This information can be found on the Wilkes Community College website, www.wilkescc.edu.
Required Qualifications	Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline of Accounting.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience teaching college-level communication courses in seated, online, and blended formats is preferred.
Physical Demands	This position operates in a professional academic office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position regularly requires long hours and some weekend work. Travel as appropriate to achieve community college objectives, attend meetings, and implement strategic initiatives. The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to: Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods while teaching, advising students, conducting office hours, attending meetings, and completing administrative responsibilities. Communicate effectively in person and through telephone, video conferencing, and other electronic communication methods. Use hands and fingers to operate computers, instructional technology, and standard office equipment. Reach with hands and arms and occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, or climb stairs. Move between classrooms, offices, meeting locations, and campus facilities. Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull instructional materials, supplies, equipment, or other items weighing up to25 pounds. Maintain the visual ability necessary to read printed and electronic materials, prepare and review documents, operate a computer, and adjust focus. Maintain the auditory ability necessary to communicate with students, employees, and members of the public in classroom, office, virtual, and meeting environments. The position may require travel among instructional locations within the College’s service area, including Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties, as well as occasional travel to meetings, professional development activities, or other College-related events. The employee may also be required to work during daytime or evening hours and occasionally on weekends based on instructional schedules and College needs.
Salary Grade
Salary	Salary Range: $48,629 to $60,000 based on education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	10568P
Open Date	09/22/2026
Close Date	10/26/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Desired Start Date	01/04/2027
Review Start Date	10/23/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process, which includes a cover letter, a resume, four professional references, including a recent supervisor, and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required). Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check. Note: It is important that you check the email that you listed on your application. Updates for this position will be sent through email.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Wilkes Community College Website
   • North Carolina Community College Website
   • College Employee
   • Local Newspaper
   • Facebook
   • LinkedIn
   • Other
2. * Do you have at least a masters degree in accounting or business related field with 18 graduate hours in the Accounting discipline?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcripts - Masters

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts - Doctorate
2. Unofficial Transcripts - Bachelors
3. Unofficial Transcripts - Associates
4. Letter of Recommendation #1
5. Letter of Recommendation #2
6. Letter of Recommendation #3
7. Student Evaluations