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Accounting Instructor

Employer
University of Montana
Location
Helena, Montana, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 21, 2025

Job Details



Description

Helena College University of Montana a comprehensive two-year college, provides access to and support of high quality lifelong educational opportunities for our diverse community. Helena College is seeking qualified applicants who wish to become part of a dynamic and creative team for a full-time position as an Accounting Instructor to begin August 2025.

Helena College is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track, Accounting Instructor on the Donaldson Campus for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning August 2025. Helena College is committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation, and student success. The Accounting and Business program strives to develop faculty that reflect and support our business and accounting student population. At Helena College, we support our diverse community by providing the paths and tools necessary to assist learners in achieving their educational and career goals. We have identified four guiding principles that describe the fundamental aspects of the College’s mission by translating it into practice: Effectiveness, Stewardship, Impact, and Equity.

The Business and Accounting program at Helena College houses both the Accounting and Business degrees and has a well-established reputation for providing quality education, preparing graduates for employment within their chosen field or for transfer to continuing educational opportunities. Partnerships and connection to industry partners in the Helena and surrounding communities are crucial to the success of the program. The Business and Accounting program is a fully online/remote academic program, allowing Helena College to better serve students and employers, particularly those in rural areas. All courses within the program are offered in fully online and/or Hyflex formats with an emphasis on student support and community.

Faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing quality educational experiences and support for all Helena College students, in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies, and procedures of the College. The accounting instructor serves as a teacher, mentor, and facilitator of learning to prepare well-qualified graduates to enter the world of accounting and/or to continue their education at a 4-year university. The Accounting and Business program is offered in a fully online/Hyflex format so the program can meet the needs of all students, including working adult learners and those in rural communities. The accounting instructor is expected to maintain a regular, physical presence at Helena College to better foster relationships with students, colleagues, and industry partners. It is understood that Helena College operates as a face-to-face campus of the Montana University System, and most business is conducted in person.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

The accounting instructor position is responsible for teaching 30-32 credits in the academic year, in addition to other instruction-related and college service-related duties. For the accounting instructor, this typically equates to teaching 5 courses each semester, for a total of 10 courses (30 credits) in an academic year.
Join the Helena College team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve
their goals by empowering students through impactful education that is responsive to the needs of
our community in ways that are enriching, collaborative, and equitable.

This position will be responsible for
• Instruction of 30-32 credits per academic year, in online, hyflex, and virtual formats. For the accounting instructor, this typically equates to teaching 5 courses each semester, for a total of 10 courses (30 credits) in an academic year.
• Course preparation.
• Curriculum development and design, both at the course and program level.
• Assessment, both at the course and program level.
• Use of a variety of teaching methods to enhance understanding, including lecture, group discussions and activities, case studies, etc.
• Collaborate with the full-time and adjunct faculty within the program.
• Coordinate and work with the program advisory council.
• Participation in necessary institutional functions such as, but not limited to, college committees, student clubs, student internships, student/faculty recruitment, budget development, program promotion, and collaboration with academic and student affairs.
• Professional development/improvement activities, both educational and occupational
Accounting Courses Taught within the Program
• Accounting Procedures I
• Accounting Procedures II
• Principles of Financial Accounting
• Principles of Managerial Accounting
• Payroll Accounting
• Computerized Accounting
• Income Tax Fundamentals
• Fundamentals of Government and Not for Profit Accounting
• Accounting Internships

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Accounting, or another related program. Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Ability to maintain a regular, physical presence on the Helena College Donaldson campus.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level, two years preferred.
• Experience teaching online and using a Learning Management System (Canvas, Moodle, D2L, etc.) and educational technology.
• Experience working in the accounting field.
• Connection to the business and accounting community in Helena and/or the ability to create strong community relationships for program growth and student opportunities.

Competencies
• Demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of the Helena College mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates all differences and recognize the value that individual differences bring to the learning and business environments.
• Ability to use interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain strong working relationships with students, faculty, college, and community stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use effective teaching strategies to enhance student academic success by using evidence-based teaching and assessment techniques, technology, curriculum evaluation, and outcomes assessment.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.

You don’t check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities – such as women, LGBTQ+, and people of color – are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification – even if they might be a great fit for the role. If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.

Additional Information

Work Schedule: August 2025, Full time, Academic year position (10 months)
Union Affiliation: Helena Teachers’ Union https://helenacollege.edu/hr/docs/union/helena-teachers-union-cba-2023-2025-wsignatures.pdf
Salary Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date: Friday, February 21, 2025 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. However, the search
committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. To receive full
consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

A complete application Includes
1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable
2. Detailed Resume listing education and describing work experience
3. Supplemental Question- describe what you think the role of an accounting instructor is at a
two-year college like Helena College.
4. Transcript - (Unofficial transcripts acceptable with application) Official transcripts due upon
hire
5. Three (3) professional references - names and contact information for three (3) professional
references.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Company

 University of Montana.

At UM, we approach everything with creativity because that’s what this evolving world needs. We are stewards of this place, its history and our future. We are driving forward together, affecting change that is right for our place and people. We know of no better place than Montana and its university to make a lasting impact on the common good.

As Montana’s flagship university, we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments and scientific exploration which benefit our students, our community and the world at large.

The University draws a diverse, global population to Missoula – our home and the state’s second-largest city with about 80,000 residents – and helps cultivate an educated, engaged and vibrant community. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the arts, sciences, trades, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.

Our main campus, nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and along the Clark Fork River, and includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites, one just across the river from the main campus, and one on the southwest side of Missoula.

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