Business Instructor

Umpqua Community College; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Umpqua Community College invites qualified educators to join a dynamic Business Department as a full-time Business Instructor. You will teach college-level business and accounting courses, develop engaging learning experiences, and help students connect theory with real-world practice to advance their academic and career goals.

You'll use current teaching methods and educational technology to support student achievement across in-person, online, and other instructional modalities, collaborating

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing from a regionally accredited institution; OR a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing from a regionally accredited institution AND a CPA or CMA credential.
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience with instructional effectiveness.
• Ability to work on campus and in-person/online modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level business and accounting courses using appropriate methodologies.
• Develop engaging learning experiences and apply real-world business practices.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum and program development.
• Maintain and post office hours and participate in professional growth activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

CPA or CMA credential (optional with Bachelor's)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Instructor

Full-Time Faculty

Turn your business experience into someone else’s next opportunity!

Have a background in business, accounting, finance, or management? Share your expertise with the next generation of professionals at Umpqua Community College! We’re looking for an educator who can connect classroom learning with real-world business practices and help students build skills for today’s workforce.

As a Business Instructor, you’ll teach college-level business and accounting courses, develop engaging learning experiences, and help students apply practical skills to their academic and career goals. You’ll use current teaching methods, educational technology, and industry knowledge to support student achievement across in-person, online, and other instructional modalities as assigned.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll collaborate with faculty and staff, contribute to curriculum and program development, and participate in college initiatives that support student learning, retention, and completion.

Teaching and Learning Responsibilities

UCC faculty members are expected to meet the educational needs of the community by fulfilling the following responsibilities:

• Teach course-load as assigned using appropriate methodologies and discipline area expertise.
• Use Canvas effectively (the UCC LMS) for all credit courses to include:
  • Use of canvas grade book
  • Posting of syllabus
  • Posting of course materials
  • Posting of learning support materials that lead to student success may include but are not limited to recorded lectures, discussion boards, Open Educational Resources, announcements, and academic and student support information.
• Facilitate student achievement of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes established by UCC
• Continuously improve course and program curriculum, informed by student learning outcome data
• Complete all academic assessment, data analysis, and curricular improvement reporting as required
• Develop rapport with students that is professional and encourages teacher/learner communication in support of achieving expected learning outcomes
• Remain current with technological and pedagogical advances that promote continuous improvement of teaching and learning
• Participate fully in one's own performance review, evaluation, and plans for professional growth in support of student learning

Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with all department guidelines and college policies
• Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of the College, using the governance structure of the institution to enact change where appropriate
• Maintain any required professional certification or licensure in the appropriate academic or technical discipline
• Maintain and publicly post office hours
• Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadline for financial aid purposes
• Use the Early Alert System with consistency
• Submit mid-term and/or final grades by the deadline established by the Records and Registration department
• Participate in orientation and recruiting activities as is reasonable.
• Attend and participate in program, discipline, in-service, and campus meetings
• Meet yearly with supervisor to review the year and set goals

Service Activities

To serve its diverse communities, faculty members are expected to participate in a variety of organizations and committees. Service activities may include the following:

• Serving on campus and college-wide committees
• Representing the discipline on state, national, and international levels
• Participating in relevant projects with administrative approval
• Mentoring peers
• Assisting with assessment activities (e.g., develop learning outcomes and assessment projects for new courses, disciplines, and programs)
• Assisting with internal program reviews in disciplines other than your own
• Advising student organizations
• Participating in recruiting/retention activities
• Any other duties as outlined in the faculty contract agreement

Organizational Relationships

UCC recognizes that student learning is greatly enhanced by successful collaboration among faculty, staff, and administration. Faculty will report to the appropriate Dean or designee and are expected to behave with a high level of professionalism and teamwork in order to cooperate with other faculty, work with student services personnel in advisement of students, work with any external partners and work cooperatively with academic services, student services, and administrative services personnel.

Commensurate with State of Oregon requirements of respective academic and/or technical field.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing from a regionally accredited institution; OR a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing from a regionally accredited institution AND a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential.
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience in business, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated teaching or training experience in business or a related discipline, with evidence of instructional effectiveness.
• Innovative, collaborative, and student-centered approach to business instruction, curriculum development, and program development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in team-based environments.
• Proficiency with computer technology and commonly used business software, including Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to effectively use or quickly learn discipline-specific software and a learning management system such as Canvas.
• Ability to work on campus as required to fulfill instructional, departmental, and institutional responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate-level coursework, professional experience, or demonstrated teaching expertise in accounting.
• Ability to teach a range of college-level accounting courses, which may include financial accounting, managerial accounting, computerized accounting, payroll, taxation, and other accounting-related coursework.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or other relevant professional accounting credential beyond any credential used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Community college teaching experience in business, with preference for experience teaching accounting courses.
• Experience with accounting software, including QuickBooks, computerized accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and other technologies commonly used in the accounting profession.
• Experience developing and teaching online courses using Canvas or another learning management system.
• Experience with curriculum or program development in a community college setting and/or demonstrated partnerships with business and industry professionals, employers, or industry organizations supporting program and student success.
• Familiarity with online course quality standards such as Quality Matters.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.