Instructor/Assistant Professor of Accounting

SCCC REFERENCE #: 26-10DATE: February 25, 2026TITLE: Instructor/Assistant Professor of AccountingCAMPUS: Grant Campus in BrentwoodSTART DATE: Fall 2026TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full TimeRANK: FacultyPOSITION DESCRIPTION:Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 26,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as its Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead. Established in 1959, the college offers a wide array of transfer-oriented associate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences; business; communications and the arts; computing and cybersecurity; health sciences; and many other areas. Career-facing degrees and certificates are offered in allied health professions, automotive technology, culinary and baking, manufacturing, and many other areas. The college provides high school concurrent enrollment opportunities to thousands of students each year through both Suffolk’s Beacon program and through on-campus early college classes. Designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Suffolk enrolls thousands of students in English Language Learning courses, and also serves more service veterans and military-connected students than any other college in the SUNY system.SUNY Suffolk is searching for a full-time (10-month), tenure-track faculty Instructor/Assistant Professor of Accounting, beginning in the Fall of 2026 at the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the college.This position requires expertise in the field of Accounting with preference given to applicants with a background in business, economics, and/or finance. SUNY Suffolk is a comprehensive community college committed to open access, equity, and student success, and candidates for faculty positions should be prepared to demonstrate their commitment to these values. Faculty are scheduled to teach based on the needs of students and their department, and may have the option to teach in different course preps in more than one modality.Responsibilities: Planning and delivering high-quality student-centered instruction appropriate to an open-access community college. Participating in curricular development, assessment, and revision at the course, discipline, and program levels, including assessment of student learning outcomes. Engaging in assessment of college-wide learning outcomes and demonstrating the use of the results of these assessments in courses. Ensuring that principles of equity and inclusion are integrated in curriculum and instructional practice. Ensuring that student knowledge, skills and abilities are aligned with current academic and workforce best practices. Incorporating engaging and appropriate academic technology into all modes of instructional delivery. Maintaining a commitment to ongoing and research-based professional development in pedagogy and subject matter. Teaching assigned courses in accordance with description published in the college catalog and the approved course outline. Provides academic advising and actively participates in collegewide recruitment, student engagement and retention strategies (e.g. early alerts). Scheduling required time to meet with students outside of class. Active participation in departmental, campus and college committees/meetings. Participating actively in the life of their department, home campus, and the college. Fulfilling all contractual requirements related to faculty. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Master's Degree or higher in Accounting from an accredited institution; OR Master's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and a CPA license. Minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience in a college setting or professional/technical experience related to the discipline. Familiarity with a learning management system and/or willingness to use the college’s LMS (i.e. Brightspace). Preferred Ph.D. in Accounting. Community college teaching experience. Experience teaching face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended learning. HIRING SALARY:This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the college.NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:Civil Rights Compliance OfficersChristina VargasChief Diversity Officer/Title IX CoordinatorAmmerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899(631) 451-4950orDionne Walker-BelgraveAffirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX CoordinatorAmmerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899(631) 451-4051In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement OfficeU.S. Department of Education32 Old Slip, 26th FloorNew York, NY 10005-2500Telephone: (646) 428-3800Fax: (646) 428-3843TDD: (877) 521-2172Email: Also see: Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:NYS Division of Human RightsLong Island (Suffolk)New York State Office Building250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49Hauppauge, NY 11788Telephone: (631) 952-6434TDD: (718) 741-8300Email: Also see: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)New York District Office33 Whitehall Street, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10004Telephone: (800) 669-4000Fax: (212) 336-3790TTY: (800) 669-6820ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122Also see: Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.

Created: 2026-03-04