Adjunct Instructor - Business Administration

Job Details; Louisiana; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

SOWELA is seeking an adjunct instructor for Business Administration to teach in Lake Charles, LA. The role requires developing course objectives, organizing instruction in Canvas, and supporting assessment initiatives to meet accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate holds an MBA or related master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in business, plus at least three years of relevant work and teaching experience. This is a part-time, adjunct appointment within Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in business or related field plus 18 graduate hours in business
• Must meet SACSCOC credentialing requirements
• Three years of relevant work experience
• Three years of teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the approved curriculum and develops clear course objectives and outcomes
• Organizes instruction using Canvas with outlines, lesson plans, tests and instructional materials
• Supports school assessment initiatives and ensures student completion, placement and retention meeting accrediting standards
• Provide training in competencies essential to success in the occupation including attitudes and job knowledge

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Canvas instruction

Technology in instruction

Education

MBA or related master’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Business Administration

Job no: 495814
Work type: Faculty - Part Time
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Business and Administrative Affairs

Department:Academic Affairs

Sub department:School of Business & Applied Technology

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the approved curriculum. Develops clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes. Ensures the objectives and content of the courses taught are current.
• Organizes instruction using Canvas, as evidenced by course outlines, lesson plans, competency tests, and instructional materials such as textbooks, instruction sheets, and audiovisuals.
• Supports School assessment initiatives
• Responsible for student completion, placement, and retention rates ensuring that they meet accrediting agencies' standards.
• Responsible for providing training in the competencies essential to success in the occupation including attitudes, job knowledge, and skills.
• Attends meetings and prepares reports, as necessary.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Required Education:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or master’s degree in a related field plus 18 graduate hours in a business discipline
• Must meet SACSCOC credentialing requirements

Required Experience:

• Three years of relevant work experience
• Three years of teaching experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adhere to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.
• Must be able to instruct students in the completion of relevant projects.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and computers, utilizing a variety of software is essential that includes but is not limited to the Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Must effectively and appropriately use technology in the curriculum.
• Create a positive learning environment for students using innovative, effective and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance student success. Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural (including traditional, non-traditional and international students) and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ensures tests and other means of assessing the achievement of student are sufficiently accurate.
• Individual must be a committed, motivated self-starter who is capable of initiating and completing work with little supervision and/or as a part of a team on larger projects.
• Promotes technical and community college education. Ability to make independent decisions demonstrating good judgment.

Benefits:As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System