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Accounting Faculty

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Feb 03, 2026


Accounting Faculty

Job ID: 322328
Location: South Mountain Comm College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range

$51,774 - $100,701/annually, Dependent on Education and Experience

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week during the Academic Year, August - May

Work Calendar

9 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

South Mountain Community College (SMCC) reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, a rich mix of rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods. Many of our students arrive from Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Guadalupe, and the surrounding area to attend classes at the main campus or our offsite facility in Guadalupe; we also offer evening courses in Laveen at Betty Fairfax High School.

Of the approximately 5,000 students enrolled at SMCC nearly 70 percent were first-generation college students and 48 percent intended to transfer to a university to further their education. And, with more than 80 percent of these students identifying as a minority, SMCC has been federally designated as a Minority Serving and Hispanic Serving Institution.

Our small, personalized classes are offered days, evenings, and online, led by an engaged and accomplished faculty. Career and academic counseling are also available. SMCC is also a Strengths-Based Institution, helping you determine your strengths and then strategize with you to maximize those strengths in your academic and career choices.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
  • 20 Paid Observed Holidays
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
  • Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
  • Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
  • Annual Professional Development Funding
  • Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
  • District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
  • Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
  • Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
  • Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
  • Pre-Retirement Planning Events
  • Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)



Job Summary

Instructs students from diverse backgrounds in accounting and business courses. Uses and instructs appropriate business software including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and accounting packages such as QuickBooks and Peachtree. Develops and prepares course materials for established and emerging accounting rules, regulations, systems and technologies for in-person, hybrid, and distance learning classes. Creates and manages a business internship program. Assists and participates in curriculum development and administration at the college/district level. Administers and supports student clubs, co-curricular, and extra-curricular opportunities.

Essential Functions

- Supervises and instructs a diverse group of students in classroom, hybrid, and/or online settings
in accordance with the goals and philosophy of the college and academic division within a defined course of study at the community college level; supports student success, evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and assesses student performance; maintains grades; develops business courses and business material.

-- Develops instructional materials, learning activities, and curriculum; creates and implements syllabi, course outlines, lecture and lab materials, as well as applied learning activities for assigned courses for students learning accounting, business and related courses; timely grades student work and activities; effectively utilizes course management software such as Canvas; utilizes college and departmental assessment tools; participates in continuous evaluation and improvement of teaching and learning.

- Develops and administers student internship/externship programs; develops partnerships with
community and local business organizations; helps students find and prepare for internships/externships

- Maintains office hours to assist, advise, and mentor students; participates with and advises
student-run organizations; participates in departmental, college, and district committees and projects; develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in the field and to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars and/or workshops; administers and maintains business textbooks, curricula, assessment and assignment materials systems; trains faculty to use student information and learning management systems

- Participates and contributes to campus and district councils and committees, and industry advisory committees; provides administration and support for supports student clubs, co-curricular, and extra-curricular opportunities, assists and participates in curriculum development and administration at college/district level. Fulfills all requirements and expectations of faculty; engages in the academic life of the college; other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) years of directly-
related occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught, OR

Associate's degree or at least sixty four (64) semester hours from an accredited college or university and, in addition, at least five (5) years of directly related occupational experience in the field to be taught, OR

Five (5) years' directly related occupational experience in the field, OR

a Master's degree in the teaching field, or a Master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division
and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or Master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate
semester hours in the teaching field

Desired Qualifications
  1. Current Industry certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Enrolled Agent (EA)
  2. A minimum of five (5) years relevant Accounting Industry experience such as Accountant, Bookkeeper, Tax Preparer, Auditor, or Advisory services provider
  3. A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience teaching accounting or accounting-related topics in various modalities in community college, university, or industry settings
  4. Experience working with diverse populations, including people representing a wide range of cultural
    backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders and disabilities
  5. Experience facilitating co-curricular or extra-curricular activities for students such as internships, undergraduate student research, clubs, competitions, tours, service learning, etc.
  6. Active member on community advisory boards or current membership(s) in professional associations tied to area of instruction.
  7. Masters/Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Accountancy, or Taxation
  8. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience within the past two years


Special Working Conditions

-May require possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License or other state license; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving

-Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense
-MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
-Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
-May require travel or work at alternate campus locations
-May require numerous evenings or weekends
-May require prolonged periods of standing, sitting and viewing a computer screen
-Will be required to teach a varied population of students in a classroom and/or lab setting, online or hybrid, accelerated, and/or other alternative schedules and formats.
-May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. If your master's degree is not in the teaching field, then please list the 18 graduate semester hours completed in the teaching field in your application materials.

MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
  • Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked or load)
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.


Posting Close Date

Apply on or before March 13, 2026, to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322328&PostingSeq=1

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