Visiting Lecturer, Business Office Administration

Columbus State Community College; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking a Visiting Lecturer to teach beginning and intermediate Microsoft Excel courses, with potential Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Office Procedures duties.

The role emphasizes designing curriculum, inclusive teaching, technology-supported learning, and professional engagement with students and faculty. Certification in Excel 365 is required, with additional Office certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in a business environment.
• Microsoft Excel 365 Specialist Certification

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and oversees curriculum in accordance with policies.
• Designs curriculum to foster talent and use inclusive teaching strategies.
• Uses technology to support course objectives and maintains accurate records.
• Maintains attendance, grades, and communicates progress to students.
• Creates syllabi and selects materials supporting course goals.
• Delivers classes punctually and develops assessment techniques.

Skills

Excel 365 Certification

Business environment experience

Education

Master's degree in Business

Job description

Job Description:

The Visiting Lecturer creates, manages, and participates in avariety of learning environments and activities that provideopportunities for students to develop to their fullest potentialand achieve their learning objectives. The Visiting Lecturerparticipates collaboratively and professionally with other facultyand staff to promote the general well-being of the department andthe college and of the collective and individual interests of itsstaff and student body. The contracted faculty member supports andseeks always to fulfill the guiding concepts for the Collegeembodied in the philosophy, mission, values and vision adopted bythe board of education.

This position is intended for the Department of Business andParalegal Programs. The Visiting Lecturer will be hired to teachbeginning and intermediate Microsoft Excel courses, but may alsoteach Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Office Procedures courses aswell.

*Must have a Microsoft Excel 365 Specialist Certification.Additional certifications in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint are aplus.

**Please provide a cover letter that reflects your experience usingand/or teaching Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primaryresponsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum inconjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigorof programs and the quality of instruction.
• Designs curriculum to foster talent in students while modelinginclusive teaching strategies.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to designand support a range of appropriate learning activities.Participates in the identification of students with academic orother needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature andobjectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly tostudents the expectations concerning the use of such technology.Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with theFaculty Handbook and departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits gradestimely and in accordance with established policies and proceduresof the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as otherrelevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Creates and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporatedepartmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.Participates in the selection of appropriate materials to supportcourse curriculum in accordance with the College’s guidelines.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with theprescribed meeting schedule. Employs and assists in the design anddevelopment of appropriate assessment techniques to measurestudents’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Bea facilitator of learning in a virtual environment.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages activeand collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge,student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmentalpolicies and the policies of the College. Uses technology to assistin communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learningboth inside and outside the classroom. Advises potential or currentstudents within the discipline about the program, career, ortransfer options available to assist with degree completion.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic supportservices available at the College or in the community.

Continuous Improvement

• Promotes continual improvement as part of the cycle of teachingand learning by: assisting, as appropriate, in the maintenance ofinstructional materials and laboratory facilities; contributing, asappropriate, to the development, selection, and improvement ofinstructional materials, laboratories, and other instructionalfacilities; providing guidance in the development, maintenance, anddesign of course descriptions, course outlines, and syllabi;recommending modifications to the curriculum and participating inthe design of new curricula.
• Completes all mandatory performance evaluation measures withinspecified time limits and participates in all required Collegetraining. Shares best practices with colleagues in formal orinformal settings.
• Participates in instructional, departmental, or institutionalresearch to improve educational effectiveness. Evaluates teachingand assessment practices to continue improving them.
• Provides feedback, as appropriate, regarding the generaloperations of the department, division, and the College.Participates, as appropriate, in the interviewing, selection, andorientation processes of department faculty and staff.
• Provides advice and/or assistance to faculty within thedepartment, division, or College. Attends faculty meetings ascalled by the President, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs,Dean, or Department Chairperson; and participates, as appropriate,on departmental and divisional committees.

Professional Development

• Maintains a personal portfolio for tenure and promotion reviewand other career-related needs. Employs student, administrative,and self-appraisals to establish goals and objectives forprofessional development, and participates in professionaldevelopment activities. Contributes, as appropriate, to theplanning, evaluation, and/or presentation of college professionaldevelopment programs.
• Maintains required professional credentials, licensing, andcontinuing education hours as disciplinary standards dictate.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect andinclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Business Administration,Management, or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a businessenvironment.
• Microsoft Excel 365 Specialist Certification
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable abilityto gain access to work site(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience is preferred.
• *An appropriate combination of education, training,coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Compensation Details

9-Month Visiting Lecturers Salary*: $40,320.00 - $46,080.00

• Autumn/Spring: $20,160 (21 hrs.) - $23,040 (24 hrs.)

Optional Summer Semester (15-21contact hours): $14,400.00 -$20,160.00

Optional Overload (maximum amounts shown):

• Autumn Semester (6 contact hours max): $5,865.00
• Spring Semester (6 contact hours max): $5,865.00
• Summer Semester (6 contact hours max): $5,865.00

* 9-Month hours equaling 42 hrs. - 48 hrs.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Columbus State Education Association

Scheduled Hours:

40

About the ACF

The Annually Contracted Faculty (ACF) position at Columbus State isa full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. ACFs are typicallyplaced on a one-year, two-semester contract that is renewable eachyear. CCP-ACFs (College Credit Plus) are typically placed on atwo-year contract.