Business Management Professor

About the Role

Cisco College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Professor of Business Management to support the continued growth and success of the Business Administration program. This position is designed for a dynamic educator passionate about student success, workforce readiness, and applied business education. The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate Business and Management courses, contribute to curriculum development, and play an active role in expanding and strengthening the business and management programs at Cisco College.

This position supports Cisco College’s mission of providing accessible, high-quality education that prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions and immediate entry into the workforce. The faculty member will teach within the Business Administration and Management program, delivering core coursework in management and related business disciplines, and will collaborate with academic advisors, dual-credit coordinators, and workforce development partners.

The position reports to the Program Director of the Business & Management Division and involves engagement with external stakeholders, including local business leaders, internship partners, and four-year university transfer institutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality courses for all student cohorts across online, hybrid, and in-person modalities to achieve course outcomes and ensure alignment with state, institutional, and division standards.
• Maintain an active instructional presence by initiating meaningful interaction with students in all course modalities, facilitating engagement, delivering direct instruction and clarification, and providing timely, substantive feedback.
• Respond to student inquiries in a timely and supportive manner, provide guidance that promotes persistence and course completion, and refer students needing additional support to appropriate college resources.
• Maintain a minimum of five posted office hours per week and provide additional availability by appointment as needed.
• Submit syllabi, grades, and attendance accurately and on time; maintain all required course documentation.
• Participate in student learning assessment and institutional effectiveness to support a culture of continuous improvement, including alignment with institutional goals.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth by staying current in discipline and pedagogy, and complete all elements of the Faculty Evaluation Plan, including setting goals to improve course design, delivery, and student learning.
• Assist with advising students and support registration, orientation, and career pathways as needed.
• Support the mission of the College through committee service and participation in faculty and division meetings and commencement activities.
• Represent the College positively in the classroom, on campus, and in the community.
• Collaborate professionally with the Division Chair, faculty, staff, and administrators on scheduling, curriculum planning, and continuous improvement.
• Follow college policies, communicate through appropriate reporting lines, and complete additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in teaching discipline or Master’s degree in a related discipline and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and student success.
• Ongoing participation in professional development or membership in relevant academic/professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline.
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Experience with assessment and evidence-based teaching practices.

About Cisco College

The Mission of Cisco College is to provide quality, affordable, educational opportunities to meet the diverse academic, technical, and career needs of the students and communities we serve. Cisco College maintains an open-door admissions policy and offers educational programs at two primary locations, Cisco and Abilene, as well as many off-campus sites.

Cisco College strives for an institutional culture of innovation, collaboration, faculty and staff empowerment and recognition, and an openness to change that underscores our commitment to a shared mission and vision.

• Core Values: Facilitating student success by ensuring open-door access to diverse educational opportunities, embracing innovation and best practices, and providing effective student support. Insisting on excellence in programs, instruction, services, management, and the learning environment.
• Guiding Principles: Learning, Respect, Integrity, Communication, Cooperation, Joy, and Innovation.

Faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities efficiently, effectively, and competently, with teaching as the primary focus. They serve a diverse student body, remain current in their discipline, engage in professional growth, and participate in institutional efforts to improve teaching, learning, and programs.