Accounting 9-month (FT) Teaching Faculty & Academic Program Head

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College(BRCC) is committed to accelerating opportunities through the miracle of education. Our success is rooted in a shared dedication to excellence, ethical behavior, empowerment, and a culture of care. BRCC has been consistently recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For, reflecting our supportive, inclusive, and mission‑driven workplace. By joining BRCC, you become part of a community focused on equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience needed to transform themselves, our community, and the world. If you are passionate about education and inspired by meaningful work, BRCC offers a place where your talents and values can thrive.

Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) is seeking an Accounting Faculty member to serve as an Academic Program Head (Associate of Applied Science in Accounting) and teach Accounting. This is a full-time, 9-month, 24-pay position. Anticipated start date is August 2026.
This position is responsible for, but not limited to:
As a Teaching Faculty member:
The position includes teaching high impact business courses within traditional classroom, hybrid, HyFlex, and online instructional environments — with a focus on a strong pedagogical approach and quality student learning assessments. The position also includes participation in institutional development such as service and leadership on college committees, academic advising, and mentoring adjunct faculty within the discipline. The selected candidate will also participate in scholarly engagement, professional development activities, and community service to both the BRCC campus and the local service region.
As Academic Program Head
Leading Full-time Faculty in recruitment/training, textbook selections, syllabi/ instructional support, program scheduling, program objectives design, learning outcomes development, and work environment oversight.

Leading Students through both recruitment and retention efforts, Career Services partnerships, graduate placements, collegiate references and job recommendations, academic advising, transfer transcript evaluations, Credit by Exam (CBE) or Credit by Portfolio (CBP) examinations, Student Services placements support, Program Adjustments approval, and resolution of student concerns.
Working Alongside Administration by coordinating discussions with the Academic Dean regarding prerequisites/minimum competencies, teaching credentials, curriculum evaluation/proposals, catalog changes, departmental practices, program budgets, VCCS task force initiatives, program adjustment requests, VCCS Peer Group participation, and coordinate internships.
Leading Adjunct and Dual Enrollment Instructors through recruiting, interviewing, and reviewing applications; coordinating sessions with the new dual enrollment instructor and critical college departments; provide appropriate orientation; oversee course development, book orders, and class observations.
Creating New or Changing Current Programs by developing new curriculum, coordinating Curriculum Advisory Committees, conducting needs assessments, participating in development of articulation agreements.
Scheduling and Assessing Programs by developing a set of Program Student Learning Outcomes and maintaining a curriculum map, scheduling classes, staffing courses, evaluating projected enrollment and course section needs, and providing course offerings by appropriate modality.
Managing Program Information by reviewing catalog, verifying discipline course lists and descriptions, and updating current curriculum.
Additional responsibilities include service to the College (including committee work and participation in shared governance); engagement in community organizations and activities; and participation in scholarly and professional activities. May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Full-time faculty positions come with generous holiday time, along with very competitive health benefits coverage (including dental and vision), disability coverage, retirement with the Virginia Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education, deferred compensation investment opportunities, educational assistance, access to the college’s Recreation Center, and more!
Candidates selected for interview will be required to facilitate a teaching demonstration as part of the interview process.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Master’s degree in Accounting OR Master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting.
• Experience using a variety of computer software programs and ability to learn new ones, particularly related to online instruction
• Ability to teach students effectively and create lessons plans
• Passion for the field of accounting and for teaching
• Ability to use creativity, innovation, and compassion to instruct and engage students
• Ability to teach a diverse student population

• Community college or university teaching experience in the classroom, hybrid, HyFlex, as well as synchronous and asynchronous online modalities
• Documented track record of innovation in the classroom, teaching, and soft skills
• Academic program management experience or program management equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.