Adjunct Faculty, Business/Marketing

Morton College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach business courses to a diverse student population. Courses operate during day and evening hours, with duties that may adapt to college needs.

The role requires delivering well-structured course content, maintaining attendance and grade records, and coordinating with Deans’ Office. The candidate should have an MBA or master’s in business, at least 18 credit hours in business, strong communication, and a commitment to Morton College values.

Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in business.
• Minimum of 18 credit hours in business courses.
• Experience as a productive team member.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate Morton College core values: compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Use department syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental materials.
• Submit personalized syllabus to Deans’ Office electronically one week before course start.
• Distribute and review syllabus with students by the first week of the course.
• Follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to the posted schedule and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for substitutes or guest speakers.
• Maintain grade book electronically or in hard copy.
• Take and record student attendance daily.
• Submit Attendance Verification and mid-semester roster to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam per Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to emails from students, staff, and administrators promptly.
• Check college mailbox regularly.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Instructional experience

Education

MBA or Master’s in Business

18+ credit hours in business

Job description

Description Summary

The adjunct instructor will teach business courses to a diversestudent population. These courses will be offered during the dayand evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor maychange as the needs of the college arise.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office inelectronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to studentsno later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributedby Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times andlocations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guestspeakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day AttendanceVerification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’sFinal Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and collegeadministrators in a timely manner while classes are in sessionusing assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MBA or a master’s degree in business.
• Minimum of 18 credit hours in business courses.
• Experience as a productive team member.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business expertise in areas such as social media and business, mobile business applications, e-commerce, computer/technology and business, logistics/supply chain, international business, or entrepreneurship/business management.
• MBA
• 2-3 years of higher education instruction.
• Familiarity with online instruction.
• Current employment in business strongly recommended.