Job description

Upper Iowa University is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our faculty as an Accounting Lecturer. This remote position involves teaching and developing self-paced accounting courses. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic excellence and continual innovation of student-centered learning at UIU. Dedicated to the Self-Paced program, this position will be working virtually (not on campus-position).

Essential Duties

Instruction in self-paced accounting courses(100%)

• Deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate accounting courses.
• Develop course shells/content that foster critical thinking and practical application of accounting principles.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote active learning.
• Monitor student progress and provide support to enhance learning outcomes.

Instructional Design Maintenance

• Regularly review and update instructional materials and course content to ensure alignment with current industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with the instructional design team to integrate new technologies and methodologies into the curriculum.

Emergency Instructional Coverage

• Provide emergency instructional coverage for accounting courses as needed, ensuring continuity of instruction and student support.

Textbook Management

• Coordinate the selection, adoption, and offering of textbooks and other instructional materials for accounting courses to students.
• Maintain up-to-date records of course resources (texts, materials, etc.)

Collaboration and Reporting

• Report to the Chair of the Department of Business.
• Work collaboratively with the Department Chair, Self-Paced Program Director, Director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), and the Accounting Operations Director to achieve program goals and enhance the student experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the post-secondary level.
• Experience with instructional design and the development of self-paced learning modules.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching.

Benefits Package
Free & reduced UIU tuition packages for employees, dependents, and spouses, retirement, health, life, and other insurance are available.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

How to apply

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