Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Business Administration Instructor

Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Business Administration Instructor

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

The Business Administration Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to program students using seated, online, and hybrid courses. Effective instruction will lead to the accomplishment of course objectives. The Business Administration Instructor shall prepare students to be successful in obtaining employment in government agencies, financial institutions, and business and industry through effective advising and communication with students. Students will learn how to communicate and present themselves in a professional manner. The Instructor must possess proficiency in the subject matter of business with a mastery of functions, processes, and organizational behavior in the global economy.

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas through their employment with the College:

Mastery of Subject Matter

· Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline

· Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline

· Connect the subject matter with related fields

· Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops

· Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.

Teaching Performance

· Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline

· Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning

· Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students

· Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs

· Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate

· Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments

· Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.

Evaluation of Student Learning

· Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives

· Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives

· Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning

· Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines

· Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

Support of College Policies and Procedures

· Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment

· Teach credit or non-credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed

· Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation

· Serve as faculty academic advisor for students

· Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies

· Maintain confidentiality of student information

· Substitute for other instructors in the teaching discipline in case of an absence

· Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources

· Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual.

Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities

· Serve on college committees as assigned

* Participate in meetings and events as required

· Respond in a timely manner to requests for information

· Support both part-time and full-time colleagues

Contribute to Program, Department, and Division Curriculum Development Processes

· Participate in graduation ceremonies

· Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member

· Contribution to the growth and enhancement of college mission and programs

· Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans

· Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels

· Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents

· Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College

· Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

· Master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) from a regionally accredited institution is required

· Previous teaching experience at a community college or university, experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred

· Licensure and/or certification requirements specific to the teaching discipline and external governing agencies shall be on file with Human Resources.

Working Conditions

· Typical classroom or online teaching environment

· Frequent standing for 6 to 8 hours per day

· Withstanding frequent changes in temperature

· Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, pushing and pulling

· Infrequent lifting and carrying items up to 25 lbs. without assistance

· Frequent travel between buildings on campus and infrequent travel to other campuses

· Frequent listening to and talking with students and other faculty and staff members

· Frequent sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.

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