Business Instructor

The Business Instructor is a full‐time, 9-month salaried position responsible for teaching a combination of Business and Computer courses. These responsibilities involve developing and implementing course syllabi, achieving student learning outcomes, evaluating student performance, record-keeping, and related activities. Related activities include, but are not limited to, advising, serving on various committees, participating in recruiting and retention efforts, and participating in professional activities and organizations.

Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration with 18 graduate hours in Computer Science or equivalent graduate degree in a highly related field
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point
• A minimum of 6 hours in graduate statistics courses
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required
• Willing to consider candidates who are working towards hours in MIS or CSC or statistics
• Experience with online teaching and classroom technology preferred

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach Business and Computer courses, primarily Computer Science and miscellaneous Business courses
• Prepare, administer, and grade assignments, and/or program assessment data
• Maintain a record of student attendance as required by the Mississippi Community College Board
• Submit grades, attendance, and outcomes according to the academic calendar
• Manage timely engagement, grading, and communication
• Participate in departmental meetings and committee assignments
• Complete 15 hours of professional development each year
• Ability to travel between campus locations
• Establish effective relationships with college administration, faculty, staff, and students
• Adhere to school policy as set in the Policy and Procedures Manual
• Perform other duties as assigned by the District Director of Business

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Experience using technology including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and Internet use
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and the general public
• Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills to interact with a wide range of diverse individuals

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Travel between campuses and a flexible schedule is required, including some evenings, weekends, and extended hours to meet department needs
• Stand for long periods
• Talk, hear, view, and assist students
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

Application Requirements

• Application thwestms.edu
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Three (3) Professional References

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northwest Mississippi Community College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.