Part-time Instructor: Finance

Position Type: Instructor College: Pikes Peak State College

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range: 81.66 per contact hour

Who We Are: Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners. Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home. As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next. We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives. At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary: Part-time instructor positions (as defined byState Board Policy, BP 3-10) exist to create and maintain a teaching and learning environment that empowers students to be successful. Part-time instructors work under the direction of their respective Department Chair, Associate Dean, or Division Dean. Pikes Peak State College maintains a pool of qualified part-time instructors. Part-time instructors will be selected to support departmental requirements. Part-time instructors may be employed to teach courses, conduct presentations or other service activities when current instructors and faculty are not available. Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment. All work must be performed in the State of Colorado.

Duties & Responsibilities: Meeting all scheduled classes/labs/clinics and providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the college and the Department Chair’s approved course outline. Using teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the objectives of the course. Informing students of course requirements through a course syllabus, including: specific objectives, means of attaining objectives, and methods of instruction and grading. Evaluating students on a continuing basis to allow them to be aware of their own progress. Participate in department and/or college level assessment of student learning outcomes in general education and career/technical courses and programs as required. Recommending instructional materials, textbooks, appropriate instructional equipment, and the Library supportive reference materials. Maintaining and submitting records as required by policy and procedures. Promoting affirmative action equal opportunity concepts within the scope of assigned responsibilities. Maintaining required credentials, licenses, certification as appropriate, and proficiency and up-to-date knowledge in the subject matter area.

Competencies/KSAs: Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and deliver appropriate curriculum. Demonstrates ability to employ qualitative and quantitative analytical skills in the classroom. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate written student records as required by policy and procedure. Demonstrates ability to inform students of all course requirements. Demonstrates ability to evaluate students and offer feedback on a continuing basis. Demonstrates ability to relate to student concerns and maintain open communication. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Minimum Qualifications: Completed bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours completed in accounting and finance courses. One year experience teaching/training relevant curriculum at the college level or industry. Two years of full-time experience in accounting or finance. Ability to demonstrate or articulate a commitment to serving underrepresented populations or populations affected by societal inequities. Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Colorado Career and Technical Education Teaching Credential.

Preferred Qualifications: Three or more years of teaching experience at the college level. Completed Master’s degree in accounting or finance. Three or more years of full-time experience in accounting or finance. Demonstrated familiarity and competence with online learning environments, such as D2L, Blackboard, etc.

Selection Process: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered. Visa support is not available for this position. Additional Information CTE Programs: Applicants must possess or be eligible to receivethe relative Colorado State Career Technical Education Teaching Credential inorder to qualify for disciplines within CTE Programs. Information on credentialing requirements can be located online athttps://apps.pikespeak.edu/sign/vpis/initcred