Instructor - Business & Accounting (9 month Tenure-Track)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Management Department Head and the Dean of the Business Division, the full-time faculty member’s primary duty is the instruction of Business and Accounting. Faculty teach day or evening classes (credit or non-credit) throughout the year in a variety of formats (online and on-ground) and at several locations, including off-campus sites and local high schools within the College’s service area.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration from a regionally accredited institution OR
Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting.
Strong understanding of assigned academic subject areas.
Commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
High level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
Positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition.
Punctuality and attention to detail with the ability to perform assigned tasks.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous community college teaching experience.
Curriculum development experience.
Experience teaching Business and/or Accounting courses.

Responsibilities

Course and Curriculum Development
Select texts, supplemental documents, supplies, and other learning resources, including OER.
Develop supplemental instructional materials.
Use current technology in preparation, creation, and delivery of instruction.
Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed
Maintain updated course syllabi.
Remain current within the field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas, and technologies.
Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials.
Attend scheduled college, divisional, and departmental professional development and in-service activities
Participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.
Assist in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of potential students.
Assist in placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions.
Support student activities.
Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned.
Participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes.
Serve on committees, organizations, and task forces
Support and participate in college/division/department meetings, committees, organizations, and task forces to inform decision-making.
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues.
Strengthen relationships between the college and the community through outreach activities.
Support the Academic Advising Center.
Stay current with the relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways.
Participate in regular reviews of relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways.
Assist with college-wide advising as needed.
Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
Facilitating the instructional process
Evaluating students and monitoring progress
Utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS)
Assigning mid-term and final grades
Maintaining attendance and grade records
Advising students regarding academic preparation and career goals
Supporting student retention
Maintaining required classroom and office hours
Support the responsible fiscal stewardship of funds allocated to the Business Division.
Maintain an office environment that is open, inviting, and professional.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.