Adjunct Faculty, International Business

Adjunct Faculty, International Business

Responsible to prepare and deliver International Business coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Prepare and teach courses in Logistics and Supply Chain Management for both the Associate of Applied Science and the Bachelor of Applied Technology programs.

Principal

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Logistics/Supply Chain Management to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Additional Duties:

• Complete required trainings
• Attend required meetings
• Voluntary - Serve on faculty committees

Technology:

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Principal Professional Standards:

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in college wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Required

Education:

• Required degree: A master's degree in a relevant field, such as SCM, logistics, business administration, or industrial engineering, or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in SCM, logistics, and/or industrial engineering.

Required

Work Experience:

• Five years of recent, high-level professional work experience in a managerial or leadership role within the supply chain field.

Other Requirements:

• Multicultural teaching experience:
  The ability to teach a variety of SCM courses and to students from a wide range of backgrounds is highly valued. The past job posting mentioned a variety of course formats (on campus, online, hybrid), so proficiency in these modes of instruction is important.
• Workforce program experience:
  Experience working within the structure of a workforce-focused program is valuable. This includes participating in curriculum development, program review, and assessing student learning outcomes.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• Technical skills: A strong candidate should demonstrate technical skills relevant to modern logistics, which is increasingly driven by technology. This includes proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP or Oracle, as well as data analysis and visualization tools.
• Soft skills:
  
  The ability to effectively teach and mentor a multicultural student body requires strong interpersonal skills. Key soft skills include:
• Strong oral and written communication
• Leadership and teamwork abilities
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Culture of care: A strong candidate will demonstrate an understanding of what it means to teach in a community college and show a commitment to ACC's "culture of care" for all students.

Application Requirements:

• Upload the following documents to your application:
• Unofficial/copy of transcripts
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
• Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
• If selected for the position, request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hr transcripts. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university's registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the…