Business Administration Instructor - FT Faculty

Oakland Community College; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Community College in Michigan seeks a dedicated Business Administration (BUS) Faculty member to deliver high-quality instruction across management, marketing, entrepreneurship, HR, and related fields. The role emphasizes student success through mentoring and industry partnerships.

Responsibilities include developing and updating curricula, integrating instructional technologies and analytics, and coordinating BUS program activities with faculty and college leadership to maintain

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant professional business experience.
• Commitment to student success, equity, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of Business Administration courses with focus on management, marketing, entrepreneurship, HR, and related topics.
• Develop and update curriculum reflecting current industry practices and workforce needs.
• Integrate instructional technologies, business software, data analytics, and innovative methods.
• Create learning experiences that build critical thinking, leadership, teamwork, and ethics.
• Mentor students regarding career opportunities, internships, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with business partners and transfer institutions to maintain program relevance.
• Participate in college committees, program assessment, accreditation, and PD activities.
• Provide program direction and coordinate BUS support staff with supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring students

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems

AI in business

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Oakland Community College (OCC) is seeking a dedicated and student-focused Business Administration (BUS) Faculty member to deliver high-quality instruction in business and management disciplines. This position is ideal for an experienced business professional who is passionate about preparing students for transfer opportunities and careers in business, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources, and related fields. The successful candidate will provide engaging instruction, develop industry-relevant curriculum, and support student success through mentorship and community partnerships.

$62,440 - $70,857 Starting Base Salary ($62,440 - $112,678 full salary range for the 2025-26 Salary Schedule - *2026-27 Salary Schedule PENDING).

Expected Start Date: Winter/January 2027

Potential For Additional Pay

• Overload – 60% over base
• Supplemental contract

Required Application Materials

• Teach a range of Business Administration courses with a focus on principles of management, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resources, organizational behavior, international business, and business communications.
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect current business practices, emerging industry trends, and employer workforce needs.
• Integrate instructional technologies, business software applications, data analytics tools, and innovative teaching methodologies into classroom instruction.
• Create learning experiences that develop critical thinking, leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and ethical decision-making skills.
• Mentor students regarding career opportunities, internships, professionalism, and employability skills.
• Collaborate with business partners, advisory committees, transfer institutions, and college departments to maintain program relevance and workforce alignment.
• Participate in college committees, program assessment activities, accreditation efforts, and professional development opportunities.
• Provide program direction, instructional priorities, and day-to-day coordination for BUS support staff in collaboration with the appropriate supervisor and/or Academic Dean.
• Lead program coordination efforts related to curriculum, scheduling, budgeting, industry engagement, and community outreach.
• Maintain and support a quality group of adjunct faculty each semester.
• Monitor and enhance program performance metrics, including enrollment, retention, completion, transfer success, and employment outcomes.
• Support student success initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the Business Administration program.

Work Environment

Instruction occurs in classroom, online, hybrid, and other learning environments. Faculty members collaborate closely with students, adjunct faculty, administrators, transfer partners, and business industry representatives. Active participation in departmental meetings, professional development activities, advisory board engagement, and community outreach is expected.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a master's degree in a business-related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional business experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary business practices and principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student success, equity, and inclusive teaching practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with curriculum development, online teaching, and learning management systems.
• Prior teaching experience in a secondary or post-secondary education setting
• Demonstrated experience with AI in a business environment
• Industry certifications relevant to business disciplines.
• Experience using business analytics, project management, ERP, CRM, or other business technology platforms.
• Familiarity with workforce development initiatives, transfer partnerships, and employer engagement.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with business and community organizations.