Employment Opportunity

EO No: 2019-060



Position: Accounting Instructor
Salary:

N//3/C-N/6//A
$16,131.00-$17,819.00 PA

Benefits: Position is eligible for housing or transportation benefit
Opening Date: April 4, 2019
Closing Date: May 3, 2019
Location:

National Campus/Instructional
P.O. Box 159
Kolonia, Pohnpei  FM  96941

Mission Statement:

The College of Micronesia-FSM is a learner-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic, career and technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.

Core Values:

Duties:

Teaching 12 to 15 contact hours of accounting courses per week with one to four preparations. Teaching courses primarily in these areas but not limited Accounting, Taxation, and Finance. Teaching classes in accordance with the goals and objectives of the course as described in the course outline. Maintaining accurate records of student attendance and student learning outcomes/grades, in accordance with COM-FSM regulations. Submitting records to Instructional Coordinator after the end of the semester/session. Keeping at least five office hours per week. Participating in one standing committee or providing alternative services to the college and community as specified in Administrative Procedure 6026; may be asked to participate in ad hoc committees. Advising students. Participating in special College functions such as graduation. Participating in Division activities.  This includes meetings, curriculum development and developing procedures for improving current classes. Participating in assessment activities. Participating in professional development. Serve on committee. Attending to additional needs of the College or the community as agreed upon by the faculty member in consultation with their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration from a US accredited institution and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).  Doctorate preferred. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards in the field of work using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Applicant must have two years of full-time teaching at the post-secondary level and experience with establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes as well as background in curriculum and course development for accounting programs. Ability and knowledge: Proficiency in the use of computers, considerable undergraduate study in accounting and business, work experience in the fields of accounting and business. Ability to give evidence of exemplary teaching ability, initiative, interpersonal skills, and cultural sensitivity are essential.

Contact:
Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.
Process:

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

  1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
  2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf ); 
  3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
  4. Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
  5. A minimum of three professional reference letters under 6 months old; and
  6. Teaching philosophy.

 

Documents are to be submitted electronically to  hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

                                                Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei  FM  96941

 (U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until_ May 3, 2019 followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are required to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.

The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.


The College of Micronesia–FSM is an equal opportunity employer.
FSM Citizens are encouraged to apply