Job Title: Adjunct, Business Management

Department: Business Programs

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Adjunct/Non-Credit Instructor

Employment Status: Adjunct/Non-Credit Instructor

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation Type: Contract

Compensation: $54.88 per contact hour 

Job Description: 

Position Summary

The Adjunct – Business Management position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.Core Competencies Required
Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/Employee Focus, Collaboration, Quality Focus, Communication, Guiding Interactions, Positive Approach, Planning and Organizing, Cultural CompetencyESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction and Student Learning
Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction. Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities. Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.

Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.

Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades on time, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester. Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements. Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.Student Engagement and Advisement
Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom. Uses skills in cultural competency when working with students and guiding inter-student activities.

Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion. Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Helps to ensure the College meets its responsibilities inidentifying areas of opportunity and systemic concerns while reportingcomplaints alleging discrimination.

Creates a welcoming, inclusive, equitable andproductive work and learning environment where all students, faculty members,and college employees feel valued and are able to contribute to their fullpotential, regardless of their differences.  Ensuresaccessible and inclusive curriculum design and teaching strategies, andspecifically promotes, advises, and supports curriculum development aimed atcreating a diverse and equitable learning environment.

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusionfor faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Attend required trainings and department meetings, as appropriate. *Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.*

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: online instruction techniques and methods; Microsoft Office; requisite or willing to gain requisite computer skills needed for Blackboard and/or other student support systems; internet research; online communication and record-keeping.

Skill in: providing quality instruction; learning technologies and the use multi-media technology to enhance student learning; instructional planning and presentation; incorporating critical thinking, effective communication and other general education outcomes in course content; effective time management; proficiency with online communication record-keeping.

Ability to: effectively communicate and use interpersonal skills; create engaging learning environments that respect a wide variety of viewpoints; be sensitive to the needs and concerns of a diverse student population, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities; work independently without ongoing direct supervision; meet deadlines; perform student learning outcomes; maintain confidential and sensitive information, including FERPA.Usual Physical Requirements
While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering information into computer. The employee regularly sits, stands and walks for extended periods of time. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone. Employee occasionally reaches with hands or arms, climbs or balances and stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. Employee occasionally lifts or exerts force of up to 10 pounds.Working Conditions
Typical office and classroom environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching online and in a diverse community.
Additional Information:  May involve teaching at both on-campus and off-campus locations, online, seated and hybrid modalities.

Minimum Qualifications:

An MBA and a minimum of 5 years experience in related field.  State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Additional Information:  May be required to teach on Main Campus, at off-site locations, and/or via distance learning. There is a particular need for adjuncts that can teach day classes.