Instructor - Business & Accounting (9 month Tenure-Track)
Position Summary
We are seeking a 9-month, tenure-track Business and Accounting Faculty member at our Chattanooga State campus. The primary duty is to instruct Business and Accounting courses in various formats and locations.
Essential Functions
Serve as a member of the Management Department within the Business and Industry Division for the Teaching Excellence Strategic Theme of the College’s Strategic Plan.
Select texts, supplemental documents, supplies, and other learning resources, including Open Educational Resources (OER).
Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed.
Maintain updated course syllabi.
Remain current within the field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas, and technologies.
Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials.
Attend scheduled college, divisional, and departmental professional development and in-service activities.
Participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.
Assist in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of potential students.
Assist in placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions.
Support student activities.
Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned.
Participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes.
Serve on committees, organizations, and task forces.
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues.
Support and participate in college/division/department meetings, committees, organizations, and task forces to inform decision-making.
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with the community through outreach activities.
Facilitate the instructional process.
Evaluate students and monitor progress.
Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS).
Assign mid-term and final grades.
Maintain attendance and grade records.
Advising students regarding academic preparation and career goals.
Support student retention.
Maintain required classroom and office hours.
Support the responsible fiscal stewardship of funds allocated to the Business Division.
Maintain an office environment that is open, inviting, and professional.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Work Characteristics
Strong understanding of assigned academic subject areas.
Commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
High level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
Positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition.
Punctuality and attention to detail with the ability to perform assigned tasks.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications
Required: Master’s degree in Business Administration from a regionally accredited institution OR Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting.
Preferred: Previous community college teaching experience, curriculum development experience, and experience teaching Business and/or Accounting courses.
Projected Salary Range
Instructor: $41,555 - $50,900 Commensurate with experience and aligned with Tennessee Board of Regents salary guidelines.