Adjunct Instructor for Business Essentials & Project Coordination

CHESS•Farmington, NM

About The Position

The Center for Workforce Development is seeking a results-oriented Business Essentials Instructor to teach foundational business principles alongside advanced digital literacy. This role is unique in that it prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) while grounding them in core business functions. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between "knowing how to use a computer" and "using technology to solve business problems." This position reports to the Associate Director of Workforce Development and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; and demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (iCARE).

Requirements

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in a business environment using the Microsoft Office Suite at an advanced level.
LMS Proficiency: Ability to manage course content via Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle.
Essential Skills Mastery: Deep knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables), Word (Mail Merge, Styles), and PowerPoint (Slide Masters, Multimedia).
Business Literacy: Strong understanding of basic accounting, organizational behavior, and business communication.
Communication: Ability to simplify complex technical workflows for beginners.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching or corporate training experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver lectures that combine business theory (management, marketing, and ethics) with hands-on technical training in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Lead students through the MOS exam objectives, ensuring they master advanced functions like data analysis in Excel, professional formatting in Word, and high-impact presentations in PowerPoint.
Create assignments that mirror real-world business scenarios, such as developing a budget spreadsheet, drafting a formal business proposal, or creating a corporate pitch deck.
Support a diverse student population—including adult learners and first-generation college students—in developing "soft skills" like professional communication and time management.