Business/Management Adjunct Instructor

Iowa Western Community College • Council Bluffs, IA

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About The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic, student-focused Business/Management Adjunct Instructor to help students build a foundation in business and management principles and connect course concepts to real-world organizations and careers. The instructor creates a supportive learning environment, provides meaningful feedback, and supports student success. Candidates with professional experience in business, management, leadership, entrepreneurship, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Instructional assignments may be face-to-face or online, depending on departmental needs.

The instructor teaches classes assigned by the academic dean and may organize and teach labs as assigned. The role includes evaluating and reporting student performance and progress, assessing and documenting student learning outcomes, completing professional development and training, and complying with college policies and procedures. Instructors use the college Learning Management System and submit required reports, including roster verification, progress reports, final grades, and course assessments. They support students outside class, help students pursue educational and career goals, and refer them to college resources. The position also requires promoting academic integrity, maintaining confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX, following safety policies, and contributing to a professional, student-focused learning environment.

Requirements

• A master’s degree is required.
• If the master’s degree is not in the specific teaching field, at least 12 graduate credit hours in that discipline are required.
• Meet the minimum faculty standards set by the State of Iowa, as determined by the academic dean.
• 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 organizational 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.
• Learn the college’s Learning Management System and other instructional technologies as needed.
• Maintain a positive, student-centered attitude and support students in achieving their educational and career goals.
• Meet the described physical demands, including sitting for extended periods, operating basic office equipment, talking and hearing regularly, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Meet the cognitive requirements of reading, writing, calculating, social interaction, and reasoning and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in business, management, leadership, entrepreneurship, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned by the academic dean.
• Evaluate and report student performance and progress in accordance with college and division policies and procedures.
• Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs intended to retain students through graduation.
• Demonstrate IWCC’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Use the college Learning Management System as required, including posting the syllabus by college deadlines, recording attendance, and maintaining an accurate, current gradebook.
• Complete required reports, including roster verification, 5th- and 10th-week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments.
• Assess and document student learning outcomes each term in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean.
• Complete required professional development and training.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor with college and community members and contribute to a productive, growth-oriented work environment.
• Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity.
• Be available to answer student questions outside class time, using designated campus space, phone, web conferencing, or email.
• Help students achieve their educational and career goals and refer them to college resources.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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