Instructor - Business Administration jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

Basic Function: The instructor is responsible for the effective instruction of Entrepreneurship/Business courses; facilitating student learning and success; and the on-going development of curriculum and learning strategies to meet the needs of students and employers. The instructor will collaborate with other faculty and staff members to provide a quality education for a diverse student population and will perform instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies, and procedures of the College.

Salary & Benefits: Salary based on education and experience. Benefits package includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance; eye care, dental, life and disability insurance; paid personal and sick leave; and a choice of IPERS or TIAA retirement plans.

Qualifications: Candidates must equal or surpass minimal instructional requirements established by the College's Quality Faculty Plan or demonstrate annual progress towards attainment. Candidates should possess well-developed teaching skills and must be committed to the philosophy of the comprehensive community college.
Required: Candidates must have an MBA or Master's in Business.
Preferred: in addition to degree, at least 6,000 hours of experience running a business or start-up company; coursework in entrepreneurship or business innovation; completion of Venture School or similar business start-up course (or willingness to obtain.)

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities. Teaching assignments may include evening courses and teaching via alternative delivery systems such as online or off-campus.
• Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction based on Quality Matters standards and sound instructional design principles.
• Assist in selecting textbooks, developing/updating curricula, completing reports (including accreditation reports), tracking/reporting assessment data, and contributing to program review/strategic planning. Maintain records and files (i.e., grades, assessments, program review, annual update materials, department reports, etc.) and perform other responsibilities as assigned by Division Chairperson and the Vice President of Academic Affairs, relating to the best interest of the program and student success.
• Evaluate, record, and report attendance. Assess student performance and advise students on academic issues.
• Participate as possible in professional development activities at the College and within state and regional organizations. Prepare annual Quality Faculty Plan and execute personal development program to enhance course content knowledge and teaching effectiveness skills. Maintain skills in teaching methods, course development, and professional development as recommended by Division Chair and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Learning.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings. Serve actively on institutional committees. Support student organizations and activities.
• Promote the education/training programs of the College; participate in efforts to recruit and retain students; and participate in efforts to market NIACC.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty, and other NIACC stakeholders. Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender, and disabilities populations.
• Successfully complete the responsibilities of the position including regular and punctual attendance. Be attentive to detail, accurately follow written and oral instructions, and work independently.
• Serve as a resource and liaison to part-time faculty as needed.
• Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the College, including opportunities for student recruitment.