Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Business

Owens Community College; Toledo (OH); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 96 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Owens Community College seeks an adjunct instructor to deliver face-to-face undergraduate business courses at the Toledo and/or Findlay campuses. The role emphasizes daytime classes with some evenings, teaching topics such as management, finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, and quality management.

Strong instructional skills, adaptability to diverse learners, and the ability to manage a classroom with appropriate technology are essential. A MBA and teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• This position requires classroom instruction in the discipline and the ability to support diverse learning styles.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality instruction and integrate varied teaching methods.
• Experience with course management and evaluation per department guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Develops and designs a syllabus with evaluation procedures and a course calendar.
• Prepares lesson plans and delivers face-to-face instruction as scheduled.
• Assigns grades, maintains attendance records, and posts grades within a week of due dates.
• Utilizes the college's course management system and MS Office tools for coursework and communication.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Tech literacy

Classroom management

Course management systems

Formation

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Blackboard

Owens email

Description du poste

Advertised Position Title:

Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Business

Job Description:

Adjunct instructor for the Toledo and/or Findlay campuses, with primary responsibility for delivering face-to-face instruction. Courses are primarily scheduled during daytime hours, as well as some evening assignments. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate business courses in areas such as management, finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, quality management, and other related business disciplines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

This position requires classroom instruction in the discipline. The instructor must be knowledgeable in the discipline and must provide high quality instruction. The instructor must have a demonstrated knowledge of and integration of appropriate practices of teaching to different learning styles.

• This position requires the individual to have strong skills in the following: 1. Written and oral communication. 2. Problem-solving. 3. Critical thinking. 4. Computer use, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or other required programs, Blackboard, and Owens email.

• This position requires the individual to have the ability to: 2. Integrate a variety of methodologies in order to facilitate student learning. 3. Understand the needs of community college students. 4. Manage a classroom, including organizing and presenting material, designing lessons an activities that will facilitate student learning, and monitoring student behavior and performance. 5. Follow instructions and meet deadlines. 6. Recognize students’ strengths and weaknesses in the discipline and to provide feedback to students in such a way as to facilitate their learning. 7. Evaluate student work fairly using Department guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• SUPPORTSMISSION,VISION,ANDCOREVALUES1. Exhibits the College Core Values of Service, Learning, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. 2. Supports the College Mission and Vision. 3. Supports the School of Business, Information and Public Service’s Mission and Vision. 4. Displays professional and collegial behavior toward all students, colleagues, supervisors, and the entire college community, at all times.

• TEACHESCLASSES1. Develops a syllabus for the class using the assigned syllabus shell, including designing an evaluation procedure that falls within the parameters of the syllabus shell and creating a calendar of assignments in accordance with the course outline. 2. Prepares lesson plans and conducts classes during the scheduled times using the Department-approved text(s). 3. Follows Department guidelines for course content and best practices. 4. Meets classes on all scheduled dates during the assigned semester. 5. Meets classes on time and holds classes for their fully allotted time. 6. Respects the Owens Community College Standards for Web Instruction. 7. Uses appropriate classroom management techniques. 8. Uses appropriate means and methods of technology.

• CREATESANDMAINTAINSASSIGNMENTS,EVALUATIVEMEASURES,ANDRECORDS1. Creates and evaluates assignments, evaluative measures, and activities appropriate to the class. 2. Assigns grades to student work. 3. Returns the graded assignments, evaluative measures, and activities to the students in a timely manner. Maintains the general guideline of returning student work and posting grades within a week. 4. Maintains accurate and thorough records of student attendance. 5. Reports student attendance as required, by the published deadline. 6. Maintains an accurate and thorough electronic grade book. 7. At the end of the term, reports grades to the Records Office by the deadline and submits electronic copies of grade book and attendance to the Department course management site. 8. Administers course evaluations as instructed by the College.

• COMMUNICATESEFFECTIVELY1. Uses the College’s course management system for assigned courses and department matters as appropriate. 2. Uses MS Office Suite and/or other required (and Owens-system-compatible and approved) programs. 3. Submits electronic copies of all requested documents (including syllabi, grade books, attendance records, and other files as required). 4. Accesses Owens email account at least every other day to communicate adequately with students and with the Department Chair. Maintains the general guideline of reading and replying to all required messages within 48 hours. 5. Checks campus mailbox at least once a week. 6. Responds to student inquiries outside of class in a timely manner. 7. Is available to meet additionally with students outside of class, if necessary.

• ENGAGESINOTHERDEPARTMENT RELATEDACTIVITIES1. Attends Department and School meetings as necessary. 3. Participates in student learning assessment activities. 4. Performs other departmental duties, as assigned.

Other Characteristics:

• This position requires the following other characteristics: 1. Embodiment of the Owens Core Values: Service, Learning, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. 2. Enthusiasm for teaching. 3. Excellent interpersonal skills. 4. Strong organizational skills. 5. Patience and flexibility.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)

• Three to five years of professional industry experience working in the discipline-related field. A minimum ofoneyearteaching experience preferred. Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.

Job Classification:

Faculty

Duty Days:

Work Schedule:

Grant Funded Position:

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Pay Basis:

Period Activity Pay

Hiring Range

Retirement System:

STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)