Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

Owens Community College•Toledo, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructor for the Toledo and/or Findlay campuses, with primary responsibility for delivering face-to-face instruction. Courses are primarily scheduled during daytime hours, with some evening assignments. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate business courses in areas such as management, finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, quality management, and other related business disciplines. The instructor delivers high-quality classroom instruction, supports the College and School missions and values, and helps students learn through appropriate teaching methods, classroom management, assessment, and timely communication. The position also includes maintaining course records, attending meetings as necessary, participating in student learning assessment, and performing other assigned departmental duties.

Requirements

Master's degree in the discipline or an MBA.
Three to five years of professional industry experience in a discipline-related field.
Knowledge of the discipline and ability to provide high-quality classroom instruction.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to integrate teaching practices suited to different learning styles.
Strong written and oral communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and/or other required programs, Blackboard, and Owens email.
Ability to integrate varied teaching methodologies, understand community college students’ needs, manage a classroom, organize and present material, design lessons and activities, and monitor student behavior and performance.
Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines; recognize student strengths and weaknesses and provide useful feedback; and evaluate student work fairly using Department guidelines.
Enthusiasm for teaching, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, patience, flexibility, and embodiment of the Owens Core Values.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of teaching experience is preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with proven teaching strategies that promote student success.

Responsibilities

Develop course syllabi, evaluation procedures, and assignment calendars using the assigned syllabus shell and course outline.
Prepare lesson plans and teach classes at scheduled times using department-approved texts and guidelines.
Meet all scheduled classes on time and for their full allotted duration.
Use appropriate classroom management techniques and technology, and comply with Owens Community College standards for web instruction.
Create and evaluate assignments, assessments, and learning activities; assign grades and return graded work in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate attendance records and electronic grade books, submit attendance and grades by published deadlines, and provide required course records to the Department.
Administer course evaluations as instructed by the College.
Use the College course management system, Microsoft Office Suite and/or other approved programs, and Owens email for course and department matters.
Check Owens email at least every other day, generally respond to required messages within 48 hours, check the campus mailbox at least weekly, and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.
Be available to meet with students outside class when necessary.
Attend Department and School meetings as necessary, participate in student learning assessment activities, and perform other assigned departmental duties.
Exhibit the College Core Values and support the College and School missions and visions, while maintaining professional and collegial conduct.