Curriculum Faculty – Program Chair- Business Administration

Position: FT Curriculum Faculty – Program Chair- Business Administration
Location: Weldon

The primary purpose and function of this position is to deliver instruction and support student success. He/she manages the internal affairs of the program and works closely with the Dean of Academic Affairs with faculty recruitment, hiring processes, budget management, and encouraging faculty development for the program. He/she is responsible for program recruitment, managing schedules, textbook orders, and overall student success for his/her program area.

Essential

Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential function below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.

Course Development/Instruction

• Teach at least five classes per semester, unless altered and approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs.
• Teach assigned classes.
• Create an effective learning environment.
• Meet classes as assigned.
• Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course.
• Use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles.
• Use course text, outlines, syllabi, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and program guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security.
• Course format – courses may be conducted in any of the following formats (in-class, web, hybrid, and online).

Faculty Assignments Other Than Instruction

• Recruit, advise, and retain students.
• Participate in communications with the college and program and meet deadlines as required, including:
  • Participate in committee assignments.
  • Submit required reports.
  • Participate in the college's assessment process, as required.
  • Fulfill all contract provisions.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college.
• Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students.

Administration

• Faculty recruitment and facilitate hiring processes.
• Budget management.
• Encourage faculty development for the Business program.
• Class schedule management.
• Textbook selection and order management.
• Mentor and guide other faculty and part-time adjunct faculty in the Business program.
• Monitor and oversee student success for the Business program.

Other Duties as Assigned

• MBA or Master’s degree required in Business Administration or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the disciplinary field of Business or Economics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a post‑secondary environment, preferably at a community college.
• Specific experience with online instruction and educational technology.
• Experience teaching college level Business Administration/Economics courses, curriculum development experience, technological proficiency, and hands‑on practical business experience.
• Experience working with diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Additional Information Language Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and averaging all units of measure.
• Ability to compute fractions, percentages, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in a Windows environment, knowledge of email systems, PowerPoint, Blackboard & online lab environments, Watermark Retention, and other PC/web‑based tools.

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