Business Programs Instructor - Part time

Community HigherEd•Tulsa, OK

17h•Remote

About The Position

The Business Programs Instructor will deliver an outcomes-focused, hands-on educational program. Online instructors must be accessible to students via email, phone, and all learning platforms selected by the organization. Flexibility in scheduling is required, including evening and weekend availability to support student success in an online learning environment. Instructors are expected to respond to student and organizational communications within one business day whenever possible and no later than two business days except under approved leave or extenuating circumstances. The instructor will actively monitor and track individual student progress and provide mediation and direction as needed. Must demonstrate proficiency with learning management systems, video conferencing platforms, Microsoft Office applications, artificial intelligence tools, and other instructional technologies as outlined by the organization. Candidates should remain informed about current and emerging business technologies and be willing to continuously develop their knowledge and integrate relevant technology concepts into instruction. Candidates should also incorporate relevant technology, digital literacy, and artificial intelligence concepts into classroom discussions and learning activities when appropriate.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in business, marketing, accounting, human resources, management, or a related field.
Bachelor's Degree with at least 18 credit hours in either Marketing, Accounting, or Human Resources required.
Must be computer literate and extremely familiar with online technologies.
Proven coaching and development skills, including demonstrated ability to support and teach
Highly developed interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills and organizational skills
Excellent presentation, public speaking, written and verbal communication skills, creativity and initiative
Resilience, resourcefulness and enthusiasm
Ability to model the CARES philosophy and core values with courage, teamwork, perseverance, and vision

Nice To Haves

Teaching/online teaching experience preferred.
Experience in adult education, development and program administration a plus

Responsibilities

Advise students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback.
Teach students in evening online classes using designated platforms through lectures and discussions
Conduct weekly "live" video lectures and/or discussion using designated platforms
Tutor students as necessary on campus and remotely
Adhere to curriculum expectations, to ensure accreditation standards are met
Assist with course design that meets or exceeds minimum content standards
Encourage complex thinking, participation, and discussion by all students
Proactively identify and address issues with course content or technology
Provide timely grade postings and substantial feedback
Prepare assigned course shell with updated information, web links, instructor bio, gradebook settings, etc. at least one week before the scheduled start of classes
Send welcome email to students on your roster two days before the scheduled start of class
Participate actively in online course discussions, ensuring that all students are participating and interacting with one another. Use this opportunity to shape discussion, call attention to other approaches, and answer specific questions raised by students
Respond to written assignments with personalized comments
Communicate suggested course improvements to the department head
Demonstrates commitment to maintaining positive student satisfaction and continuously improving instructional effectiveness through student feedback and departmental coaching.
Complete a minimum of two professional developments and two in-services
Attend meetings as required (Faculty Forum, Team/Department Meetings, etc)
Participate in school sponsored activities
Attend Graduation ceremonies
Other duties as assigned
Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior
Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assumes responsibility, seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.
Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events
Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately
Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provision of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately