Business and Accounting Instructor-Tenure Track at Bellingham Technical College – Bellingham, Washington

Summary:

Empower the next generation of accounting professionals with the skills employers’ value most. We’re seeking an engaging faculty instructor to deliver dynamic, student-centered instruction in Practical, Financial, and Managerial Accounting, Payroll, and QuickBooks. Join the BTC mission of academic excellence, innovation, and preparing students for immediate success in today’s business environment.

Salary: $74,408-$107,187

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach courses that include but are not limited to Practical, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Payroll Accounting, and QuickBooks. Other courses such as business math, software, general business classes, and professional practices may also be part of the teaching assignment.

• Provide high-quality student-centered instruction to Accounting and Business students
• Revise and develop program curriculum, keep program curriculum current with changing industry standards and skills
• Provide timely and accurate assessment feedback to students
• Monitor and document student performance and progress
• Advise program students in course selection and planning
• Hold office hours
• Participate in program management in coordination with Dean and other faculty, including annual schedules, recruitment, and curriculum
• Assist in tracking and maintaining the program budget
• Mentor adjunct faculty
• Participate in student recruitment activities
• Work with other faculty and staff to create and implement long-term and strategic plans for the department
• Work with other college faculty and staff on issues relevant to student success
• Effectively use instructional computer applications, including learning management systems (like Canvas)
• Work with employers to facilitate job and internship opportunities for students
• Regularly attend all faculty, division, and department meetings and serve on campus-wide committees
• Coordinate with members of the program advisory committee to ensure program training meets industry needs
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Bellingham Technical College's Mission
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff and a community who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicities, and educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Bellingham Technical College's Mission; contribute to college-wide goals and activities
• Ability to work independently and on a variable schedule that may include evenings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance
• Three years’ relevant industry work experience in accounting, business management, finance or a closely related field
  • Prior to final hire, a pre-employment background, including criminal history and signed declaration statement as it pertains to sexual misconduct per Washington State Law (RCW 28B.112.080) will be conducted. Employment is contingent on passing the background check and signed declaration per RCW 28b.112.080 satisfactory to the college. Information from the background check and declaration will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. This position has access to children under the age of 18 as part of the State of Washington Running Start Program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Accounting or Business
• CPA, CGMA, or other relevant certification
• Teaching or training experience
• Evidence of active affiliation with professional organizations related to accounting or finance
• Five or more years of relevant industry work experience in accounting, finance or a closely related field

Compensation, Work Schedule and Benefits:

Salary $74,408-$107,187 based on a 173-day annual contract

Final placement is determined according to the current negotiated CBA and based on an evaluation of education and work and/or teaching experience.

• Additional optional compensation may be paid above the 173-day contract rate subject to terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Additional summer contract and compensation would be paid for summer quarter if program is in session and an assignment is available.
• Additional compensation includes up to $4,000 for doctoral stipend
• Access to professional development pool

This is not guaranteed year to year and is subject to legislation and Collective Bargaining. The work schedule will vary based on student and college needs. Some evening hours are expected.

Benefits:

This position will receive prorated leave based on the BEA CBA:

Receive 90 hours of frontloaded sick leave per academic year (based on 7.5 hours per month)

2 non-cumulative personal leave days per academic year

3 non-cumulative family illness days per academic year

Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:

6 medical options

3 dental plan options

3 vision plan options

Include:

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement benefits package including one of:

Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 3

SBCTC Retirement 403(b)

Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs

TIAA (403b)

State Deferred Compensation (457) plan

Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:

Medical Flexible Spending plan

Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Assistance

Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Up to 21 days of military leave

Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave

Paid civil/jury duty

Bereavement leave

Ability to participate in a shared leave program

Bargaining Unit:

The position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Bellingham Educational Association (BEA) Benefits are subject to the CBA.

Application Procedures and Deadline:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. on 4/13/2026 for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled.

More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas.

Required Online Application Materials:

(Attachments in Word or PDF file only)

Complete the BTC online application

Supplemental Questions

Candidates selected for interviews will be provided with a topic for a 10-minute teaching demonstration at the time interviews are scheduled

Official transcripts of any degrees listed and copies of licenses will be required upon hire, but not as part of the application process

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for May 11-12 with 2nd interviews occurring May 18 or 26 or June 1 or 2, 2026, after reference checks.

Estimated Start Date: September 1, 2026, for Fall Quarter