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

REPORTS TO:

District Director of Business Instruction

CONTRACT TERM:
Nine (9) months

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:

While performing the duties of this job, the Instructor regularly required to do the following:

* 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:

Interested applicants should attach and submit the following:

* Application thwestms.edu

* Resume

* Transcripts

* Three (3) Professional References