Accounting Faculty (9/10 Mo-Tenure Track)

ACCOUNTING FACULTY (9/10 Mo-Tenure Track)

Number of Openings: 1

Institution: Cleveland State Community
College

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Dean of Career & Industry Programs

Campus Location: Cleveland,
Tennessee

Salary Range:
**Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Position Status:
Exempt /
Full-Time

Moving Allowance: N/A

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution,
located in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee
Board of Regents institution,
Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our
mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning,
workforce development and service. We
wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special
Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your
skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application.
Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the
position.

Please note the following:

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the
  application
  form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

JOB
SUMMARY

Instructors provide high-quality instruction that supports student learning and fosters a positive learning
environment in the classroom.
The primary responsibility is teaching and evaluating students in assigned courses. Instruction is delivered
on-site throughout the
college’s five-county service area and may also be offered through online teaching formats. Instructors communicate
with students outside of
class and perform a variety of administrative duties, including committee work, assessment, registration, and
advising.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICIATIONS

• Master’s degree from an
  accredited institution with a minimum of 18
  graduate semester hours in qualifying coursework relevant to the teaching discipline.
• Valid driver’s license.

The
educational requirements listed for this position reflect the qualifications for the rank of
Instructor. An appointee may be appointed at a
higher academic rank provided the individual meets the minimum education and experience
requirements established by the Tennessee Board of
Regents, including any future revisions to those requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan and teach
  classes as assigned in accordance with course
  descriptions, course syllabi, departmental guidelines, and approved instructional formats,
  including on-site instruction throughout the
  college’s five-county service area and online delivery as applicable.
• Fulfill all
  instructional requirements required by Cleveland
  State Community College and the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
• Remain current
  in the instructional field and in effective
  teaching methodologies.
• Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution,
  maintain appropriate office hours, and obtain
  approval for any commitments that may affect employment responsibilities.
• Be
  accessible to students for advising, academic
  assistance, and support based on the instructional format.
• Participate in
  institutional and academic unit meetings.
• Maintain and safeguard all required records and report grades as prescribed by the
  Registrar.
• Comply with Cleveland State
  Community College and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies and procedures.
• 
  Participate in division, student, and academic
  year evaluations as required by the college.
• Support and participate in the
  college’s recruitment and retention efforts.

Non-Essential Functions

• Instructors will be required to meet
  standards now
  required or which may be required by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  (SACSCOC).

• May be required to achieve additional skill, knowledge, or credentialing levels.

• 
  Perform public service and community engagement activities consistent with the institution’s mission and service area.
• Support,
  promote, and serve as an advisor to campus clubs, student organizations, and other related student activities as appropriate.
• 
  Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge
  of effective instructional practices and the ability to perform the responsibilities expected of a college-level
  instructor.
• 
  Knowledge of the mission, role, and functions of a comprehensive community college.
• Strong interpersonal,
  communication, and
  relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community
  partners.
• Ability
  to support student success through advising, student engagement, assessment activities, and participation in
  academic or institutional
  committees.

• Ability to develop, coordinate, or support educational and professional
  development opportunities for
  students, faculty, and staff.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word,
  Excel, Outlook, etc.) and the
  ability to create documents, manage data, prepare reports, and support daily operations.
• Demonstrated competency in the use and
  operation of instructional equipment and technologies relevant to the discipline.
• Knowledge
  of available instructional media
  resources and their effective application in teaching and learning.
• Proficiency in
  computer-related skills necessary for job
  performance, including instructional and administrative technologies.
• Preferred
  experience:
• Experience with
  alternative instructional delivery methods, including hybrid, online, interactive, or other
  technology-supported teaching formats.

WORK ACTIVITIES & EQUIPMENT

Work
activities routinely involve the use of standard office equipment,
including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, and other
related devices. Employees are expected to perform tasks such as
data entry, document preparation, email communication, and report
generation using these tools.

JOB LOCATION

This on-site position is based at the main
campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee. The role may include
responsibilities at off-site instructional
locations as needed, including the McMinn Higher Education Center (MHEC) in Athens, Tennessee,
the Monroe Center in Vonore, Tennessee,
and/or an industry setting within the College’s five-county service area.

The position may
require travel throughout the College’s
five-county service area, as well as occasional travel to state meetings, conferences, and other
professional development events as
needed.

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Applicants may be subject to a
background check and credit check.

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Cleveland State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• 
  Insurance:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/H.S.A.
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in
  health)
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance
  Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
• 
  Fourteen (14)
  Paid Holidays/Year
• Sick and Annual Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with
  over 900
  merchants

If you are interested, click on the link to apply.

Applications can be assured full consideration
if
submitted by June 9, 2026