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Salary: $101.95 - $113.93 Hourly
Location : Kent Campus-Kent Station 417 Ramsay Way Suite 112 Kent, WA
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 26-ADJ-Accounting
Department: Instruction
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
Green River College is seeking an adjunct (part-time) instructor to teach associate- and bachelor's-level accounting courses, including:

• ACCT 110 Practical Financial Accounting 1
• ACCT 111 Practical Financial Accounting 2
• ACCT 113 Practical Accounting
• ACCT 212 QuickBooks for Accounting
• ACCT 218 Individual Taxation
• ACCT 221 Payroll Accounting
• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I
• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II
• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III
• ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I
• ACCT 302 Intermediate Accounting II
• ACCT 303 Intermediate Accounting III
• ACCT 394 Special Topics: Accounting
• ACCT 410 Cost Accounting
• ACCT 411 Auditing
• ACCT 430 Accounting Information Systems and Controls
• ACCT 450 Business Taxation
• ACCT 480 Business Analytics in Accounting
• ACCT 490 Accounting Internship/Capstone

Adjunct instructors are appointed quarter-to-quarter based on student enrollment. They teach classes on the days and in the modalities assigned by the College. Accounting classes may be scheduled for weekday mornings, evenings, or online. You may view , on the College website. This is not a remote position. Applicants must reside in Washington State.
Green River College welcomes candidates who have a commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success. Given the diversity of our student population, we encourage applications from individuals who can adapt teaching methods to a wide range of student backgrounds and interests.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.
The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.
Position Responsibilities

• The adjunct instructor's primary function is to teach students and help them to meet their educational goals. Courses will be taught in accordance with approved course descriptions and outcomes, and with class syllabi developed by individual instructors in accordance with approved syllabus policy.
• Adjunct instructors foster a professional, equitable, anti-racist, and culturally inclusive environment which is conducive to learning and demonstrate an awareness of the experiences and needs of the current student population.
• The adjunct instructor's secondary function is to facilitate appropriate operational policies and procedures of Green River College.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• For 100- and 200-level accounting classes:
  1. Bachelor's degree AND Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license; OR
  2. Bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree in business administration with an accounting concentration AND Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential; OR
  3. Master's degree in accounting
• For 300- and 400-level accounting classes:
  1. Master's degree in accounting or business administration; AND
  2. Active CPA license or CMA credential

Degrees must be conferred by a regionally accredited college or university.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: CPA license, CMA credential, master's degree in accounting or business administration, two year's work experience in accounting, current experience using Excel and QuickBooks Online, successful teaching experience at the college level.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
This is an adjunct faculty position. The salary will be determined according to the candidate's educational background, teaching experience, and applicable work experience as stipulated in the Green River College Agreement (contract bargaining agreement).
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Attach the following with your completed online application and responses to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled "Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position.

• Cover letter
• Resume

(*) Should you have any difficulties uploading the below documents, please contact NeoGov tech support at 1-855-524-5627 Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. pacific time.At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.
This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.)
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080.
Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link:
Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report- Green River College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at , containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 253-288-3350.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, (253) 288-3320.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Statement of Non-Discrimination: Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual sensory, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal.
Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Reporting: Any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College's appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President's office for referral to an alternate designee.
For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants: Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Email:
More than Just a Paycheck!Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package.
Health Benefits:Adjunct faculty may become eligible for benefits if they work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only).
Newly-hired adjunct faculty are eligible for PEBB insurance benefits when they have taught 50 percent or more of a full-time workload* for two consecutive quarters at one or more public higher education institutions, going on benefits the start of the second quarter at 50% or more. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the
Adjunct faculty who initially meet the State Board Retirement Plan Eligibility criteria after June 30, 2011 are given the option to participate in the State Board Plan (TIAA-CREF) or to participate in TRS 3, and have 30 days to make a choice. The eligibility threshold for participation in the State Board Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF) is 50 percent of a full-time workload* at one or more college districts or the State Board for two consecutive quarters. There may be other options available under limited circumstances.
Leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.
*Half time is defined as one-half of the full-time academic workload as determined by each institution, except that half time for community and technical colleges faculty employees is governed by RCW 28B.50.489.
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We strive to employ individuals who possess the skills necessary to effectively interact with a diverse population of students and staff at Green River College. Our effort is to create a climate that recognizes, respects, and celebrates differences. Describe what diversity means to you?
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Describe your experiences with diverse populations.
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Describe how you apply these experiences to the learning/working environment.
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Explain why you would like to teach accounting at Green River College.
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Did you complete all the work history and education fields of the online application? If you did not complete these fields your application will not be considered for further screening.

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Describe your proficiency in QuickBooks Online, payroll, and governmental/nonprofit accounting. Also describe the specific tasks, reports, or real-world examples you would share in a job interview to showcase your expertise in these areas.
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