San Mateo County Community College District

Part-Time Income Tax Instructor (Pool)

Location
San Mateo, CA
Pay
$89 – $151 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 2, 2026

About this position

Part-Time Income Tax Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach college-level income tax preparation courses Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies and curricula Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:College-level courses in income tax and recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach in the discipline The use of technology in teaching Skills and Abilities:Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college Use and develop teaching methods emphasizing cooperation and collaboration, and engaging students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order teaching skills Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences Develop instructional learning outcomes and develop methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes Organize and teach theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students Job Requirements:Master's or above in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration from an accredited institution OR Bachelor's in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with accounting emphasis AND Master's or above in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, or finance OR Bachelor's degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration with a CPA license OR the equivalent (see below). Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom. Preferred Experience with college or university VITA programs or professional tax preparation/review experience. Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form. a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications. Additional Information: Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor. Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX Work Demands The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telew

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$89 – $151 per hour
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$4,300/ course, n=50
California median
$10,912/ course, n=293

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