Instructor-Business (Part-Time Interest Pool 2026)

Mt. Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College is seeking qualified instructors to provide quality instruction in business-related courses. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in business or related field and experience in teaching at the community college level. Responsibilities include class preparation, maintaining grading records, and ensuring a safe, supportive learning environment. This position is essential in fostering student success in their educational and career development journeys.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or related field required.
• Teaching experience at the community college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in various settings including classrooms and online.
• Maintain evaluation and grading records; ensure safe classroom conditions.
• Prepare and utilize instructional support materials effectively.

Education

Master's degree in business, business administration, or related field

24 graduate credit hours in business

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities/Duties

Provides quality instruction that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences.

Essential Duties

• Instruct students in a classroom, lab, learning center, online, or other setting as appropriate.
• Provide student contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate; incorporate the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepare clear objectives for students each course. Maintain and revise curriculum to maintain currency.
• Understand, develop, and provide a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the College community.
• Maintain classroom, laboratory, and departmental equipment and provide for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
• Understand and abides by college policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the College, departments or divisions.
• Convene classes on time and as scheduled.
• Maintain evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enter grades and provide all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
• Ensure and emphasize safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
• May participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain current licenses or certificates in areas of expertise.
• May attend in-service sessions and division meetings.
• May direct aides and work-study students as assigned.
• Understand and use the College's computer system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, business administration, or related field OR master's degree and 24 graduate credit hours in business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a normal office environment and classroom setting.

Salary

Salary placement will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review toward potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Additional Employment Conditions

• Position subject to budget consideration and approval.
• Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
• MHCC is not able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
• MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service-connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
• Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.