PT Instructor-Business Management

Do you love working in an academic environment Do you love teaching and mentoring students helping to shape the future If so we have the job for you! Shaw University is looking for PartTime (Adjunct) Faculty Business.

Reporting to the Dean School of Business and Professional Studies the overall responsibilities of the adjunct faculty are to teach Business Management Courses. The position engages students who learn in course areas related to management and business. This position is designed to help students develop competencies in business. An adjunct instructor is a dynamic partner to both students and the College. An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery. An adjunct instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with the use of technology that supports learning and teaching. Generally an adjunct instructor will instruct specific open classes based upon the adjunct instructors qualifications and availability.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teach Business Management courses Fall and Spring and summer if needed.
• Respond to students in a timely manner on issues related to the courses.
• Incorporate business and industry experience to align with the curriculum.
• Align learning and assessment with course outcomes.
• Align curriculum to program outcomes.
• Select and/or create courselearning materials.
• Develop course syllabus including policies and schedules.
• Adapt curriculum to various delivery modalities.
• Deliver highquality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create and manage the learning environment.
• Develop a plan for learning that includes prioritization of competencies.
• Orient students to the course.
• Facilitate engagement (instructorstudent studentcontent studentstudent).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the learning plan for improvement or best practice.
• Use technology to enhance learning.
• Utilize learnercentered instructional strategies.
• Create performancebased assessment plans or implement those developed for the specific class
• Develop performancebased assessment tools or implement those developed for the specific class
• Record and communicate assessment results.
• Provide timely student feedback.
• Use assessment results to identify opportunities for improvement or best practice
• All other duties as assigned by the Division Head

Education and/or Experience

• Masters degree in Business Administration.
• Relevant jobrelated work experience required.
• A commitment to providing excellence in education including the ability to present course teachings in such a way that students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and to increase motivation to develop a positive selfimage and to clarify their values.
• Must possess the minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) which normally include at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area or suitable approved justifications.
• Demonstrated success teaching at the college level.
• Candidates with teaching experience and expertise in an additional area also offered in the assigned department is highly desired.
• Knowledge and experience in using instructional technology.

Other Competencies

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision commitment and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in the organization decisionmaking problemsolving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read write and speak fluently in English.

For faculty employment consideration a candidate who meets job opening qualifications must provide the following documents with their application:

A current fully complete resume or curriculum vitae

An unofficialgraduate transcript

An application cover letter with statements of teaching philosophy and research interests

Three current letters of reference.

Following the Human Resources offices receipt of a candidates fully completed application package for a current job opening then an applicant can be considered for employment with their application information submitted to the recruiting manager/selection committee for review.

Any potential hire is contingent upon the FINALIST candidates ordering OFFICIAL transcripts of the highest graduatelevel degree(s) awarded to be sent DIRECTLY FROM the awarding institution(s) DIRECTLY TO the Shaw University Human Resources Department at 118 E. South Street Raleigh NC 27601. Handdelivered sealed transcripts will not be considered as official they must be received directly from the awarding institution(s).

Candidates are personally responsible for any potential travel and/or relocation expenses incurred.