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Accounting Adjunct Instructor

Mundelein, IL

$580/wk

SUMMARY The Business department is seeking a positive, supportive, and dynamic Accounting Instructor to teach a diverse community of learners. Preference will be given to candidates who are committed ...

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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for accounting instructor in the United States is $65,239.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Accounting Instructors often encounter the challenge of making complex concepts accessible to students with varying levels of prior knowledge. Balancing theoretical frameworks with practical, real-world examples is key to keeping students engaged and ensuring comprehension. Instructors can address these challenges by incorporating interactive case studies, leveraging accounting software demonstrations, and providing ongoing formative feedback. Collaborating with colleagues in curriculum planning also helps ensure consistency and relevance across courses.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Accounting Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Accounting Instructor, you need a strong background in accounting principles, teaching experience, and typically a CPA certification or relevant advanced degree. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, as well as learning management systems (LMS), is commonly required. Exceptional communication, patience, and the ability to engage and motivate students are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure effective teaching, accurate content delivery, and meaningful student learning outcomes in accounting education.

What does an Accounting Instructor do?

An Accounting Instructor is responsible for teaching students the principles and practices of accounting, including topics such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and auditing. They develop lesson plans, deliver lectures, create assignments, and assess student progress. Accounting Instructors may also provide guidance on career paths in accounting and stay updated on industry standards to ensure their curriculum is relevant. Their goal is to help students gain the knowledge and skills needed for accounting roles in various industries.

What is the difference between Accounting Instructor vs Accounting Tutor?

AspectAccounting InstructorAccounting Tutor
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in accounting or education, sometimes certifications like CPAOften has relevant knowledge or certifications but may not require formal teaching credentials
Work EnvironmentUsually works in educational institutions, colleges, or universitiesOften works independently or online, providing one-on-one or small group tutoring
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by schools, colleges, or universities to teach accounting coursesHired by students or tutoring companies for personalized accounting help

Accounting instructors primarily teach accounting at educational institutions and often hold formal teaching credentials, while accounting tutors provide personalized assistance, often independently or online, focusing on specific student needs. Both roles require accounting knowledge, but their work settings and credentials differ.

What Does an Accounting Instructor Do?

Accounting instructors teach accounting at a community college or vocational school or deliver private classes for a company. In this job, your duties and responsibilities may differ depending on the type of institution at which you teach, but they most likely include designing or carrying out a curriculum and lecturing on a range of subjects, such as profit & loss (P&L) analysis, interpretation of financial information, and financial transaction methods. You may also design assessment tools, such as quizzes and tests, meet with students, and attend department meetings.

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Infographic showing various Accounting Instructor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,239 per year, or $31.4 per hour.
Adjunct Accounting Instructor

Adjunct Accounting Instructor

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA • On-site

$87.04 - $94.12/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Salary: $87.04 - $94.12 Hourly
Location : 3041 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA
Job Type: Adjunct - Instructional
Job Number: RN21-16
Department: Career Tech Ed
Opening Date: 08/04/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Establishing a Pool
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Letter of Intent
Current Resume
Scanned Copy of Transcripts
Two Letters of Professional Reference
RANGE: Adjunct instructors are hired on a semester basis and are paid per lecture hour equivalent (LHE). Minimum (less than a masters) and Maximum (Doctorate).
DESCRIPTION
Adjunct Instructors are temporary, part-time faculty. Antelope Valley College invites applications for our applicant pool for the Accounting discipline.
As an instructor in the growing Career Technical Education division, you will become a member of a student-oriented division whose primary focus is helping students attain their career goals. Your teaching assignment may include a variety of accounting/business courses including, but not limited to: accounting, bookkeeping, business math, and introduction to business.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
  • Instruct students in the assigned discipline.
  • Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, on-line courses and/or off-campus sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(Applicant must meet one of the following requirements)
  • Most current Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community Colleges:

Master's in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration OR Bachelor's in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis AND Master's in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, or finance OR the equivalent.
(NOTE: A Bachelor's degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration, with a CPA license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)
  • Academic Senate's approved equivalency: Equivalency not needed, per faculty division
AND Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college students.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Three years of recent industry experience in accounting and business, demonstrating progressively more responsible duties
  • One year of recent community college teaching experience
  • Experience and skills in using instructional methodologies with a variety of resources including computerized technologies such as MS Office Suite, computerized projection systems, and the Internet AND Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college students.

OTHER INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCESS
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
  • Application
  • Current resume
  • Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
  • Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
  • Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
  • Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
  • Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
  • Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
  • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
VISA
AVC does not sponsor visas.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police

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