Faculty, Business Management

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Sabbatical opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College in Cypress, Texas, is seeking a faculty member to teach Business Management courses. This role involves planning and developing curriculum that enhances student learning and involves continuous improvement of instructional methods. The ideal candidate has a master's degree or related higher education and three years of work experience in the field.

The position offers a supportive environment with excellent work/life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• 3 years of non-teaching work experience in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to implement instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Business Management.
• Improve instructional quality using innovative techniques.
• Evaluate students' progress and submit required reports.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints

Commitment to academic excellence

Instructional approach development

Engagement strategies

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business administration

MBA or graduate hours in business administration or management

Tools

PC workstation

Microsoft Windows environment

Job description

Purpose and Scope

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. The faculty member's role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, professional development, and institutional service. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches courses in Business Management at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs
2. Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
3. Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines
4. Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles
5. Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course
6. Submits required college reports and forms
7. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials
8. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community
9. Provides access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
10. Responsible for professional development and institutional service as determined in consultation with the Dean
11. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business administration or management, or in a related field; or an MBA; or a bachelor's degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate hours in business administration or management; and 3 years non‑teaching work experience in the field.

Salary

Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Benefits

By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.