Adjunct Faculty, Business Technology (Online course) AY 26/27

Dallas College

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Teaches assigned Business Technology courses online through the Dallas College learning management system. Courses may be asynchronous and/or synchronous (live, scheduled). Instructors must attend scheduled live sessions and respond to student questions and messages in a timely manner. They use the learning management system to deliver course content, materials, assignments, grades, and student communications. Academic faculty positions require an on-campus presence even when teaching online courses. The instructor teaches effectively, maintains office hours for student consultation, and carries out professional duties in accordance with college policies, the System calendar, and contractual obligations. The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Reliable high-speed internet, a computer with a webcam and microphone, and access to Microsoft 365 desktop applications are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Technology, Business/Computer Education, or a computer-related field, plus three years of non-teaching, work-related experience; or an associate’s degree or higher in any field, combined with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and/or Critical Career Skills (CCS) industry certification and three years of non-teaching, work-related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse populations through formal training and/or past work experience.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
• Reliable high-speed internet, a computer with webcam and microphone, and access to Microsoft 365 desktop applications.
• Official transcripts are required at the time of interview.
• Must be available to attend scheduled live online class sessions and respond to student questions and messages in a timely manner.
• Subject to a criminal background check; some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

• MOS certification is preferred for candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience teaching online or completion of training in online instruction.
• Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Teach students effectively in assigned classes and maintain office hours for student consultation.
• Provide students with a written course syllabus.
• Participate in evaluating the instructional process and use innovative strategies to improve learning.
• Support the discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and complete course records.
• Perform professional activities and responsibilities agreed upon with the division dean and collaborate with colleagues toward shared goals.
• Use knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles in instruction.
• Participate in student advising and registration.
• Use technology to facilitate learning, access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate.
• Meet professional assignments in accordance with the System calendar and contractual obligations.
• Comply with Dallas College board policies, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate.
• Participate in planning division objectives and budget requests in support of the college mission and goals.
• Serve on and attend college committees as assigned.
• Participate in campus commencement exercises as required and attend other required college meetings and activities.
• Participate in personal performance appraisal.
• Work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Work with student clubs and/or organizations as applicable.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with Dallas College and other organizations, businesses, community groups, faculty, staff, and students.
• Promote the college in the community through marketing activities.
• Participate in professional development activities and complete required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend scheduled synchronous online class sessions and respond to student questions and messages in a timely manner.
• Use the Dallas College learning management system to deliver all course content, including materials, assignments, grades, and student communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level