Faculty - Hybrid Business Administration Accounting/Finance

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title

Faculty - Hybrid Business Administration Accounting/Finance

Department

Business Faculty

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Pittsburgh Technical College ( PTC ) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to PTC students and employees is essential.

About PTC

Pittsburgh Technical College is a private, non-profit and regionally accredited institution committed to higher education excellence and focused on academic and professional success. Located in Western Pennsylvania since 1946, PTC awards associate and bachelor’s degrees and certificates in these areas: Business, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Design and Engineering Technology, Healthcare, Nursing, Information Systems and Technology, Trades Technology, and Energy and Electronics Technology. The PTC college experience is empowering and culminates in internships and clinical rotations for on-campus, degree-seeking students.

Purpose of Job

Pittsburgh Technical College is looking for an experienced individual to teach coursework in the School of Business as a primary job function. The Hybrid Faculty member will be a skilled communicator and instructor, able to present the material to the on campus or online audience to meet or exceed the course and program objectives. They will be open to embracing new instructional and programmatic technologies in the physical or virtual classroom.

The individual will foster relationships with businesses to enhance their coursework and the department. They will develop and continually assess their curriculum to produce graduates who meet entry-level employment criteria for positions in specific fields. Faculty frequently serve as a liaison with all other offices, i.e., Admissions, Career Services, Financial Aid, Student Services. These offices will periodically communicate with students through instructors or through the Student Advisors. And work effectively as a team member to support the Pittsburgh Technical College mission.

Education Requirements

Masters in Business Administration with 18 graduate credits in accounting

Preferred:
DBA or PhD with 18 graduate credits in accounting

Experience Requirements

Four years’ full-time work experience in accounting or finance.

Three years post-secondary teaching experience including online or at least six years’ part time experience as an adjunct or industry training and development practitioner.

Must have education and work experience to demonstrate competency to teach coursework in the following areas for associate and bachelor’s degree level programs:
- Financial Accounting, I and II
- Payroll Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Financial Decision Making
- Cost Accounting
- Principles of Finance
- Introduction to Business

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Assist in associate and bachelor’s degree curriculums and provide training and student support resulting in graduates who meet entry and mid-level employment criteria for positions in business and industry.

Teaching Effectiveness:

• Teach up to 5 class sections with 1 – 3 preparations per week.
• Perform effectively in the learning environment by being prepared, maintaining discipline, and engaging students in the learning process.
• Address student academic issues such as student attendance, student persistence, and/or tutoring needs.
• Work in conjunction with student advisors, team leaders, and academic chairs to resolve students’ nonacademic issues.
• Grade student assessments within a week (or 72 hours for online courses) and record attendance, grades, and information regarding student progress in the Student Information System ( SIS ).
• Use Blackboard to provide course/supplemental materials and communicate with students using course announcements, discussion boards, and/or collaborate sessions.
• Serve as a role model for the students by demonstrating an excellent work ethic, portraying professionalism, including dress; and providing motivation for industry success.
• Stay current on industry, market, research, and competitive trends.
• Participate in some form of approved professional development each year as discussed and agreed upon with your Academic Leader at a minimum of 8 hours per year utilizing the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning resources and/or outside resources.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Deliver program curriculum by creating and following weekly lesson plans.
• Refresh courses by using new teaching strategies and/or revamping course materials.
• Work in conjunction with the Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator and Academic Chair on course revision, curriculum mapping, and outcomes assessment.
• Maintain current curriculum on departmental network drives in an organized manner.
• Document efforts to improve student learning based on assessment results and other institutional assessment reports.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Other Job Information

PRE - EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :
Must pass criminal background check prior to starting position

SALARY RANGE :
Competitive Salary

BENEFITS : Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT :
PTC is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all positions. PTC believes that the gathering and celebration of unique experiences, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace. Our mission is to champion a community of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a spirit of civility.

To learn more about DEI’s mission, vision, and values, Visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage

DISABILITY ACCOMODATION STATEMENT :
Pittsburgh Technical College ( PTC ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.

If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position at PTC, please give us a call at 412-809-5100 or email hr@ptcollege.edu

ACCOMODATION STATEMENT :

Pittsburgh Technical College ( PTC ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), PTC does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students with qualifying disabilities. PTC will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. To request reasonable accommodation, please email hr@ptcollege.edu


Work Schedule

WORK SCHEDULE :

A hybrid work schedule will accommodate on-campus teaching hours, committee work, and special projects, along with off-campus teaching hours, grading, and other work that is better done in a quiet and private environment. The fluctuation of on-campus and off-campus hours will be scheduled across the week and may include full or split days of on/off campus hours. The faculty will coordinate their on/off campus schedule with their academic leader at the beginning of each quarter.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Equipment used includes desktop or laptop with Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work generally performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Starting Pay Rate

Competitive salary

Job Category

Faculty

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F041P

Job Open Date

09/03/2021

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please provide minimum salary requirement in cover letter.
Answer all of application qualification questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Masters of Business Administration with 18 graduate hours in accounting?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have at least four years' full-time work experience in accounting or finance?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have at least three years post-secondary teaching experience including online or at least six years’ part time experience as an adjunct or industry training and development practitioner?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have education and work experience to demonstrate competency to teach coursework in the following areas for associate and bachelor's degree level programs: - Financial Accounting, I and II - Payroll Accounting - Managerial Accounting - Financial Decision Making - Cost Accounting - Principles of Finance - Introduction to Business
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation