Business Administration Instructor, Business Law Focus - FT Faculty

Oakland Community College (OCC) is seeking a dedicated and student‑focused Business Administration (BUS) faculty member to deliver high‑quality instruction in business and management disciplines. The position supports transfer opportunities and careers in business, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources, and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of Business Administration courses with a focus on Business Law, including principles of management, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resources, organizational behavior, international business, and business communications.
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect current business practices, emerging industry trends, and employer workforce needs.
• Integrate instructional technologies, business software applications, data analytics tools, and innovative teaching methodologies into classroom instruction.
• Create learning experiences that develop critical thinking, leadership, problem‑solving, teamwork, communication, and ethical decision‑making skills.
• Mentor students regarding academic planning, transfer pathways, career opportunities, internships, professionalism, and employability skills.
• Collaborate with business partners, advisory committees, transfer institutions, and college departments to maintain program relevance and workforce alignment.
• Participate in college committees, program assessment activities, accreditation efforts, and professional development opportunities.
• Provide program direction, instructional priorities, and day‑to‑day coordination for BUS support staff in collaboration with the appropriate supervisor and/or Academic Dean.
• Lead program coordination efforts related to curriculum, scheduling, budgeting, industry engagement, and community outreach.
• Maintain and support a quality group of adjunct faculty each semester.
• Monitor and enhance program performance metrics, including enrollment, retention, completion, transfer success, and employment outcomes.
• Support student success initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the Business Administration program.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a business‑related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant professional business experience.
• Prior teaching experience in a secondary or post‑secondary education setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary business practices and principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student success, equity, and inclusive teaching practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with curriculum development, online teaching, and learning management systems.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• Experience with AI in a business environment.
• Industry certifications relevant to business disciplines.
• Experience using business analytics, project management, ERP, CRM, or other business technology platforms.
• Familiarity with workforce development initiatives, transfer partnerships, and employer engagement.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with business and community organizations.

Compensation

Base salary $62,440 – $70,857 (starting). Full salary range for the 2025‑26 Salary Schedule is $62,440 – $112,678; the 2026‑27 schedule is pending. Potential additional pay overload up to 60 % over base. Expected start date: Winter/January 2027.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit a 5‑10 minute self‑introduction video with a brief online teaching demonstration (topic of choice) by the application deadline. Video links should be emailed to jjgist@oaklandcc.edu. Applications without these required submissions will not be reviewed.

Work Environment

Instruction occurs in classroom, online, hybrid, and other learning environments. Faculty collaborate closely with students, adjunct faculty, administrators, transfer partners, and business industry representatives. Active participation in departmental meetings, professional development activities, advisory board engagement, and community outreach is expected.