Full-time Business Management and Office Management/Technology Instructor

Position Summary

At Nicolet College, our mission is to transform lives and enrich communities, and we see change as an opportunity to transform even more lives and to serve our communities even better. To accomplish this mission, we are redesigning higher education to serve today's learners in the most inclusive, creative, and flexible ways imaginable. We are responding with innovative programs, strong employer partnerships, and student-centered practices. Are you committed to academic excellence and stellar student experience? If so, we can’t wait to meet you!

Under the supervision of the Dean of Business and Entrepreneurship, and in collaboration with other faculty, you will teach a variety of credit and continuing education courses in the Office Management, Accounting, and Business Management programs. The courses you teach may be online, hybrid or face to face. You will focus on continuous improvement of your courses so that they are relevant and engaging, enhancing the ever-important student experience.

You will have the opportunity to establish and build relationships with employers, students, the three native nations in our district and your colleagues. Your responsibilities are at the Rhinelander campus and other outreach locations with variable hours that may include day, evening and/or weekend assignments. You will work a year-round schedule, supported by a renewable annual contract.

This is not an online, remote position. The instructor will need to be present on campus several days per week. You will participate in college committees which support the College and program goals and initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction

Develop, maintain, and deliver competency-based instruction in accordance with the mission, vision, and philosophy of Nicolet College in the Office Management and Business Management programs.

Continually improve the courses delivered to keep content relevant and students engaged.

Support students in every aspect of their coursework. Provide regular and substantive interaction with students.

Develop and maintain professional working relationships with students to maximize their motivation and engagement in courses.

Support students with advice relative to their pursuit of employment after successful completion of their program.

Instruction-Related Support

Continually assess the courses offered for relevance to the fields. Propose and make changes as appropriate.

Participate in marketing the program to drive student enrollment.

Identify students who may qualify for Credit for Prior Learning and Experience (CPL) and evaluate student CPL portfolios.

Prepare for and participate in Advisory Committee meetings.

Professional Development and Service to the College

Establish and maintain relationships with employers and other community members.

Partner with others including Wisconsin Technical College System partners and professional groups related to the teaching fields.

Work collaboratively to develop relationships with high school leaders leading to dual credit articulations for high school students.

Meet and maintain Faculty Quality Assurance Standards.

Maintain professional affiliations and certifications.

Participate in department, program, and college level activities, projects, and committees.

List is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Office Management, Office or Information Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field and at least one of the following:

Two years or 4,000 hours of work experience in the office management/business management/accounting field, with one year of experience in the last five years.

One year of office management/business management occupational experience and at least two years of teaching in a related area.

18 undergraduate or graduate credit hours earned in the teaching field.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any discipline and at least one of the following:

Two years or 4,000 hours of work experience in the office management/business management/accounting field, with one year of experience in the last five years.

One year of office management/business management/accounting occupational experience and at least two years of teaching in a related area.

18 undergraduate or graduate credit hours earned in the teaching field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience in post-secondary settings.

Experience with alternative delivery methods including asynchronous online and/or competency-based education.

Master’s Degree in Office Management, Business Management, Accounting related area, or a teaching related Master’s degree.

MOS certification.

Entrepreneurial experience.

Accounting/marketing/digital marketing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Highly skilled in office technology including MS Office products.

Background in Office Management, Office Technology and/or Business Management disciplines.

Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Ability to inspire and effectively teach students of varied ages, learning styles, academic levels, and diverse backgrounds.

Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships across the College and in the district.

Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability and motivation to work both independently and collaboratively.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must demonstrate strong attention to detail, and must be able to problem solve and perform complex tasks without error.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to normal classroom and office conditions and usual office equipment.

The employee will be constantly required to talk, hear, and type/write.

The employee will be frequently required to sit, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers), and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally move up to 10 pounds of general office items.

Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing normal speaking-level sounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and field of vision.

This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.

Other

Compensation:

The pay range for this position starts at $57,946 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Includes an exceptional benefits package.

Application Procedure:

Apply at nicoletcollege.edu/employment. Attach a cover letter that addresses how your background and experience are consistent with the requirements of the position, a current resume, and unofficial transcripts of coursework/certificates. Applications received by 4 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Nicolet Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.