Instructor, Business Administration​/Entrepreneurship

Position Information

Job Title

Posting Number

Posting Number 2872

Job Schedule

Job Schedule Part Time

Job Shift

Job Shift Varied

OCR Code / Classification

OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty

Min Salary $23.40

Max Salary $25.65

Work Location

Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Entrepreneurship Instructor supports student achievement and success by delivering high-quality entrepreneurship instruction to adult learners in a variety of educational settings, including correctional facilities through the Prison Education Program, college campuses, and community-based instructional sites. As a member of the Business and Information Technologies ( BIT ) Continuing Education team, the instructor creates engaging, practical learning experiences that promote entrepreneurial thinking, business development skills, financial literacy, workforce readiness, personal growth, and lifelong learning.

This is a part-time position. Courses may be offered during daytime and evening hours.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Management, Economics, Adult Education, or a related field
• Two (2) years of professional experience in entrepreneurship, small business ownership, business management, workforce development, economic development, or a related field
• Ability to successfully complete all required correctional facility clearances, security protocols, and training requirements
• Flexibility to teach daytime and evening classes as assigned
• Ability to travel to assigned instructional locations, including correctional facilities, college campuses, and community-based sites
• Ability to teach adult learners

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, or a related field
• Previous teaching experience in a community college, continuing education, workforce development, correctional education
• Experience with justice-involved individuals or underserved population
• Knowledge and experience with de-escalation techniques
• Training or experience in trauma-informed instructions, student engagement, and de-escalation techniques

• Deliver entrepreneurship and small business instruction in accordance with course outlines and program objectives
• Teach courses at correctional facilities, campus locations, and community-based instructional sites as assigned
• Develop and implement engaging instructional activities that promote entrepreneurship, innovation, financial literacy and workforce readiness
• Adapt instructional methods to meet the various learning needs of adult students
• Foster a respectful learning environment that supports student success
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress using appropriate evaluation methods
• Maintain accurate attendance, performance, and completion records
• Use approved instructional technologies and learning resources appropriate for each instructional setting
• Ensure instruction aligns with college standards and facility- specific requirements
• Update instructional materials to reflect current industry trends, business practices, and workforce needs

• Provide academic support, mentoring, coaching, and encouragement to students
• Help students identify educational, career, and entrepreneurial goals
• Promote student retention, completion, and continued engagement in educational opportunities
• Connect students with available support services and resources when appropriate
• Encourage personal responsibility, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Support students in developing practical skills that contribute to successful employment, business ownership, and community reintegration

• Collaborate with Continuing Education staff, Prison Education Program staff, correctional facility personnel, and community partners
• Participate in program planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives as assigned
• Assist with curriculum review and program improvement efforts
• Represent the college and BIT Continuing Education Division at meetings, community events, and recruitment activities as appropriate
• Maintain professional relationships with employers, business leaders, workforce partners, and correctional education stakeholders

• Participate in required training, workshops, conferences, and professional development activities
• Maintain current knowledge of entrepreneurship, small business development, workforce trends, and adult learning best practices
• Pursue continued growth in instructional effectiveness, educational technology, and student success strategies

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…