Business​/Finance Adjunct Instructor

We are seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused Business/Finance Adjunct Instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students build a strong foundation in business and finance while connecting course concepts to real-world organizations, careers, and financial decisions. Successful instructors create supportive learning environments, provide meaningful feedback, and are committed to student success.

Courses may include Introduction to Business, Personal Finance, and Corporate Finance, serving students in transfer and career pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys teaching and mentoring students while sharing their professional expertise. Candidates with experience in business, finance, banking, financial planning, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Instructional assignments may include face-to-face or online courses, depending on departmental needs.

• This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate business and finance classes as assigned by the academic dean. Instructional modalities may include face-to-face and online.
• Must evaluate and report student performance and progress in courses in accordance with college and division policies and procedures.
• Must meet Minimum Faculty Standards for hire and adhere to college policies and procedures.
• The instructor will promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation.
• Prepare and deliver effective, engaging instruction that aligns with established course competencies, learning outcomes, and college standards.
• Use instructional strategies appropriate for students with varied academic backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs.
• Provide students with timely, meaningful, and constructive feedback.
• Maintain an inclusive, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
• Demonstrate IWCC’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Meet minimum expectations for use of the college Learning Management System, including posting the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, recording student attendance, and maintaining an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities.
• Complete required reports, including roster verification, 5th-week and 10th-week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments.
• Assess and document student learning outcomes in courses each term in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean.
• Complete required professional development and trainings.
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment.
• Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity.
• Be available to answer student questions outside of class time. Student conferences may be held in a designated student conferencing space or via phone, web conferencing, or email.
• Help students achieve their educational and career goals.
• Refer students to college resources.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

These courses are taught to transfer standards and may be taken by students in transfer and A.A.S. pathways who plan to continue at four-year institutions. To teach business and finance courses, applicants must meet State of Iowa arts and sciences faculty standards and have one of the following:

• Master’s degree or higher in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Management; or
• Master’s degree in another field with at least 12 graduate credits in qualifying fields related to the course being taught, including at least 6 graduate credits in the specific course…