Business/Finance Adjunct Instructor

Iowa Western Community College•Council Bluffs, IA

About The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic, student-focused Business/Finance Adjunct Instructor to teach undergraduate business and finance courses, such as Introduction to Business, Personal Finance, and Corporate Finance. Courses serve students in transfer and career pathways, including A.A.S. students planning to continue at four-year institutions. Course assignments are based on the applicant’s qualifications and departmental needs, and instruction may be face-to-face or online. The instructor helps students connect course concepts to real-world organizations, careers, and financial decisions, and supports their educational and career goals.

Requirements

Meet State of Iowa arts and sciences faculty standards and the college’s Minimum Faculty Standards for hire, as determined by the academic dean.
Have a master’s degree or higher in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Management; or a master’s degree in another field with at least 12 graduate credits in qualifying fields related to the course, including at least 6 graduate credits in the specific course content.
To teach finance courses, have a master’s degree in Finance or at least 6 graduate credits in finance.
Pass a background check.
Communicate clearly and professionally with students, colleagues, and community partners in written and verbal formats.
Collaborate as part of a student-focused team and contribute to a positive, professional learning environment.
Demonstrate strong organization and time-management skills, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and manage multiple responsibilities.
Maintain professional communication, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness; show initiative and perform responsibilities with minimal direct supervision.
Use Microsoft Office applications effectively, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and learn the college Learning Management System and other instructional technologies as needed.
Maintain a positive, student-centered attitude and support students’ educational and career goals.
Frequently sit for extended periods and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and basic office equipment; regularly talk and hear; lift up to 10 pounds.
Perform reading, writing, calculating, social interaction, and reasoning/analysis tasks.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate business and finance classes as assigned by the academic dean; organize and teach labs as assigned.
Prepare and deliver effective, engaging instruction aligned with course competencies, learning outcomes, and college standards, using strategies suited to students’ varied backgrounds and learning needs.
Evaluate and report student performance and progress in accordance with college and division policies and procedures.
Provide timely, meaningful, and constructive feedback and maintain an inclusive, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
Use the college Learning Management System according to minimum expectations, including posting syllabi by deadlines, recording attendance, and maintaining accurate, current gradebooks.
Complete required reports, including roster verification, 5th-week and 10th-week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments.
Assess and document student learning outcomes each term according to college policies and procedures.
Complete required professional development and trainings.
Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity; help students meet their educational and career goals and refer them to college resources.
Be available to answer student questions outside class time and hold student conferences in person in a designated space or by phone, web conferencing, or email.
Demonstrate the college’s core mission, vision, and values and contribute to a productive, growth-oriented work environment with a positive, professional demeanor.
Maintain confidentiality under FERPA and Title IX regulations and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.