Course Instructor, Accounting
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**Qualified internal applicants must apply by January 5th to be considered for this role. Resume must be current and reflect minimum requirements**
Course Instructor, Undergraduate Accounting
Full Time position
Position Summary
A new kind of U. As a competency-based, student-focused, online, nonprofit university, we do things a bit differently at WGU. From the bottom up, we're designed with students in mind—particularly, the busy, working, adult student who wants to earn a bachelor's or master's degree but for whom a traditional university education simply won't do. As a Course Instructor your primary focus is student learning!
Course Instructors at WGU function in a professorial role as subject matter experts who teach and assist students as they engage specific sections of the WGU curriculum. The type, length, and intensity of instructional methods vary based upon student needs. Course Instructors help students with specific questions that arise and offer specialized instruction on challenging topics. Their primary focus is bringing WGU courses of study to life through one-to-one engagement. Course Instructors do not develop WGU courses, construct tests, or grade assessments independently- but rather wholly focus on student learning and student success. Course Instructor contribution to this team effort reflects the university’s disaggregated model. Their experience and training showcases their subject matter expertise.
Knowledge and Abilities
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook calendar, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Previous experience with interactive presentation applications (e.g. Adobe, Teams, WebEx, Panopto) or contact management systems (e.g. SalesForce) a plus but not required.
- Outstanding customer service skills; ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects to a deadline simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal); able to present information clearly, concisely and accurately in a friendly and engaging style.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching adult learners; preferably in higher education in an online distance-based model
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA; CPA required
- Minimum 7 years of industry experience in accounting (public or industry)
- Ability to break down complex concepts into content that is more accessible to learners
- Travel/Commute: Ability to travel for training, Academic Meetings and/or Commencements (maximum 4 weeks per year)
- Office: Candidate resides in the United States and works from a dedicated office space that enables reliable support of required technology; must be free of noise, distractions, and interruptions during prescribed work hours
- Flexible schedule to accommodate learner schedules and occasional college meetings/events; learners require support evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or DBA in accounting (CPA/CMA preferred but not required)
- Terminal degree in business discipline (CPA required)
- Industry or teaching experience in any of the following: cost accounting, accounting principles, intermediate accounting, taxation, accounting information systems, or auditing
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