Business/Finance Adjunct Instructor

Iowa Western Community College (IA); Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College invites applications for a Business/Finance Adjunct Instructor who is student-focused and eager to connect classroom concepts to real-world organizations. You will teach Introduction to Business, Personal Finance, and Corporate Finance, in transfer and career pathways, delivering engaging instruction and timely feedback.

This role may involve face-to-face or online courses, evaluate student performance, maintain gradebooks, and participate in professional

Qualifications

• Ability to teach undergraduate business and finance courses.
• Evaluate and report student performance following college policies.
• Meet minimum faculty standards and maintain professional conduct.
• Prepare and deliver engaging instruction aligned with course competencies.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate business and finance courses as assigned.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate gradebooks.
• Deliver instruction in face-to-face and online formats.
• Post syllabi and manage course pages in the LMS by deadlines.
• Complete required reports (roster verification, progress reports, final grades).
• Maintain an inclusive and respectful classroom environment.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Student feedback

Education

Master’s degree (Finance/Business/Accounting/Economics/Management)

Master’s+12 graduate credits (6 in related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused Business/Finance Adjunct Instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students build a strong foundation in business and finance while connecting course concepts to real-world organizations, careers, and financial decisions. Successful instructors create supportive learning environments, provide meaningful feedback, and are committed to student success.

Courses may include Introduction to Business, Personal Finance, and Corporate Finance, serving students in transfer and career pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys teaching and mentoring students while sharing their professional expertise. Candidates with experience in business, finance, banking, financial planning, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Instructional assignments may include face-to-face or online courses, depending on departmental needs.

• This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate business and finance classes as assigned by the academic dean. Instructional modalities may include face-to-face and online.
• Must evaluate and report student performance and progress in courses in accordance with college and division policies and procedures.
• Must meet Minimum Faculty Standards for hire and adhere to college policies and procedures.
• The instructor will promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation.
• Prepare and deliver effective, engaging instruction that aligns with established course competencies, learning outcomes, and college standards.
• Use instructional strategies appropriate for students with varied academic backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs.
• Provide students with timely, meaningful, and constructive feedback.
• Maintain an inclusive, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
• Demonstrate IWCC’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Meet minimum expectations for use of the college Learning Management System, including posting the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, recording student attendance, and maintaining an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities.
• Complete required reports, including roster verification, 5th-week and 10th-week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments.
• Assess and document student learning outcomes in courses each term in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean.
• Complete required professional development and trainings.
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment.
• Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity.
• Be available to answer student questions outside of class time. Student conferences may be held in a designated student conferencing space or via phone, web conferencing, or email.
• Help students achieve their educational and career goals.
• Refer students to college resources.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

These courses are taught to transfer standards and may be taken by students in transfer and A.A.S. pathways who plan to continue at four-year institutions. To teach business and finance courses, applicants must meet State of Iowa arts and sciences faculty standards and have one of the following:

• Master’s degree or higher in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Management; or
• Master’s degree in another field with at least 12 graduate credits in qualifying fields related to the course being taught, including at least 6 graduate credits in the specific course content.

Graduate degrees and coursework are reviewed against the State of Iowa qualifying fields for each course prefix. To teach finance courses, applicants must have a master’s degree in Finance or at least 6 graduate credits in finance. Course assignments are based on the applicant’s qualifications for each course. Guidelines are set by the State of Iowa, and applicants must meet these minimum requirements as determined by the academic dean. Candidate must be able to pass a background check.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, colleagues, and community partners in both written and verbal formats.
• Work collaboratively as part of a student-focused team and contribute to a positive, professional learning environment.

Organization and Professionalism

• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Maintain professional communication, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness.
• Show initiative and the ability to perform responsibilities with minimal direct supervision.

Technology and Student Support

• Use Microsoft Office applications effectively, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and learn the college’s Learning Management System and other instructional technologies as needed.
• Maintain a positive, student-centered attitude and support students in achieving their educational and career goals.

• The employeefrequentlyis required tosit for extended periods of time and use hands tooperatecomputer keyboard,telephoneand basic office equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk and hear
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs

Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
• Social Interaction Skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with Minimal Supervision