Adjunct Faculty, Business

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Life University Honor Code as well as all university and college policies, including those in the Faculty Handbook.
• Primarily responsible for the instruction, supervision and evaluation of students in the classroom and/or laboratory setting as well as course assessments for the department.
• Prepare a syllabus for each course taught using the college template and post it to the class on the Blackboard site after approval from the Program Coordinator.
• Utilize strategies to relate technology concepts from class in a meaningful way to a range of students, especially for non-business majors.
• Teach class in a professional manner, teaching the material that is present in the syllabus and course outline while complying with guidance from the Program Coordinator.
• Start and end each class on time.
• Post in a prominent place your teaching and student office hours schedule for each quarter. (One student hour is required weekly per class in addition to class time).
• Be present during student office hours.
• Appropriately maintain all necessary records for each course taught.
• Submit IT work order requests as needed to address repairs and maintain the computer lab in optimum condition.
• Request peers to assist you in proctoring exams in very large classes. For large classes, every exam should have at least one proctor and the instructor present.
• Attend scheduled meetings and events as appropriate and as requested by supervisor or program coordinator.
• Cultivate in oneself and others an attitude of helpfulness, personal commitment to building relationships, managing to the best solution, and user friendly always.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or a masters degree in a related discipline.
• Substantial industry experience and industry Certification(s) preferred.
• Significant experience teaching face-to-face technology courses at the college level.
• Availability for travel to the Marietta campus multiple days throughout the week, with preference given to those with daytime schedule availability.
• Strong teaching and laboratory skills for face-to-face classes. (This position is not primarily for online classes.)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality in regard to students/employee information.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced multimedia and computer skills.