Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, Business

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 1,025,000 - 1,393,000; Part time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is seeking qualified part-time instructors to join its adjunct faculty pool. Courses may be delivered in person, online, or in a hybrid format.

Teaching opportunities may be available in the following areas: Accounting, Business Information Systems, Business Law, Business Management, Data Analysis, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing. Rate of pay: $875 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
• Discipline-specific qualifications may apply based on the assigned course.
• Postsecondary teaching experience and relevant professional experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and presentations aligned with established course learning outcomes.
• Delivers effective instruction using a variety of teaching methods, technologies, and relevant business applications.
• Establishes and communicates clear course expectations, policies, and classroom management practices.
• Assesses student learning, provides timely feedback, and maintains accurate attendance and grade records.
• Uses Canvas and other college systems, including Success Planner, to support instruction and document student participation.
• Communicates effectively with students and responds to student questions within established timeframes.
• Meets all deadlines for submitting attendance, grades, and other required reports.
• Maintains a respectful and inclusive learning environment that supports student success.
• Complies with college policies and applicable academic and professional standards.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student engagement

Online instruction

Communication skills

Adaptability

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in teaching discipline OR related field with 18 graduate credit hours in teaching discipline

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly and to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year. Email is the primary method that NWACC utilizes to communicate with its applicants. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Business program is seeking qualified part-time instructors to join its adjunct faculty pool. Courses may be delivered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Teaching opportunities may be available in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Business Information Systems
• Business Law
• Business Management
• Data Analysis
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing

Job Description

• Prepares syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and presentations aligned with established course learning outcomes.
• Delivers effective instruction using a variety of teaching methods, technologies, and relevant business applications.
• Establishes and communicates clear course expectations, policies, and classroom management practices.
• Assesses student learning, provides timely feedback, and maintains accurate attendance and grade records.
• Uses Canvas and other college systems, including Success Planner, to support instruction and document student participation.
• Communicates effectively with students and responds to student questions within established timeframes.
• Meets all deadlines for submitting attendance, grades, and other required reports.
• Maintains a respectful and inclusive learning environment that supports student success.
• Complies with college policies and applicable academic and professional standards.

Rate of pay

Rate of pay: $875 per credit hour

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in the assigned teaching discipline.
• Ability to explain business concepts clearly and connect course content to practical applications.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to teach effectively at the college level.
• Ability to use a learning management system and other instructional technologies.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students from varied educational and professional backgrounds.
• Experience with online instruction, project-based learning, service learning, or inquiry-based learning is preferred.
• Relevant professional or industry experience is preferred.
• Community college teaching experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Frequently: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Sitting Standing Walking Constantly: Hearing Repetitive motion Talking Environmental Conditions The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of application.
• Discipline-specific qualifications may apply based on the assigned course.
• Postsecondary teaching experience and relevant professional experience are preferred.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please refer to the college’s EEO policy for additional information. NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy. NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, it offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training that can lead to careers in business, computer science, art, communications, culinary, nursing, construction and more. NWACC faculty and staff are committed to the success of our students and helping them develop intellectually, personally and interpersonally. NWACC professors are exceptional scholars who mentor traditional and nontraditional students within a campus and online environment that values and encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Northwest Arkansas is one of the most economically stable regions in the nation and serves as the base of operations for Walmart, Tyson Foods Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Their close proximity to the college offers opportunities for internships, career training and post-graduation employment, as well as access to world‑class art, culture and entertainment. Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains also offer wonderful outdoor experiences and hiking trails within a short drive of the college. With its strong economy, beautiful surroundings and high‑end amenities, Northwest Arkansas is also often ranked by publications as one of the nation's best places to live. With its steady growth in population, it's on track to soon become one of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. Such growth has increased cultural diversity, as well as opportunities to support various cultural events, cuisine, businesses and services. NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.