Instructor - Business & Accounting (9 month Tenure-Track)
About The Position
We have an opening for a 9‑month, tenure-track Business and Accounting Faculty position at our Chattanooga State campus. Our Purpose is to support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits. Our Values include cultivating a welcoming and supportive environment, caring about the well-being of each other, and instilling trust through integrity and transparency. Our Mission is to be Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future. 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
- Serve as a member of the Management Department within the Business and Industry Division for the Teaching Excellence strategic theme of the College’s Strategic Plan.
- 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.
Benefits
- 9 month Tenure-Track
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
