Instructor: Accounting Fundamentals

Established in 2010, Western British Columbia Polytechnic College focuses on advanced education, innovation, building a strong community and empowering students to be successful in their careers. We devote our efforts to providing students with high quality education and essential work skills. We create a diverse and inclusive environment to make students, instructors and all stakeholders feel valued, respected, and supported.

The College is looking forward to welcoming an Instructor to teach“Accounting Fundamentals”, to work with a team of experienced and talented people who have the passion about education, innovation and students’ success.

The course “Accounting Fundamentals” introduces students to fundamental accounting principles, concepts and techniques. This course is primarily concentrated on double-entry bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements. Period end process, such as adjusting accounts and the closing process will be covered. Interpreting financial statements by using financial ratios will be included throughout the course.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Plan, organize, and prepare classes, including developing detailed lesson plans, assignments, and grading.

- Develop learning materials that support the learning objectives and planned activities of the programs.

- Instruct classes by using a variety of teaching strategies and student assessment methods.

- Follow the procedures of the registration office, including progress reports, attendance records, quizzes and exams records, and class time and room scheduling.

- Participate in the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the college's quality improvement procedures as required.

- Answer students’ questions and provide support to help them.

Required Qualifications:

- Education and experience: a certificate, diploma or degree and 2 years of related work experience OR 10 years of work experience in an occupation relevant to the course

- Experience in developing and delivering presentations on-line and in person.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Leadership skills.

- Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work with current learning tools and technologies for delivery of instruction.

- Experience using the Microsoft Office suite of software.

- Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement.

Position Location 

Richmond, BC 

Onsite 

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation: $30-$40/hour based on experience

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

How to Apply:

Please send 1) Cover Letter and 2) Resume to wyan@wbcpcollege.ca before Dec. 8th, 2023.

Applicants need to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written submissions and must identify the job position name when submitting their application.

We appreciate everyone who takes time to apply, please know that only selected candidates will be contacted.