Lecturer - Business - Hospitality (Non-Tenure Track)

About the Role

Morris Brown College invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure track Lecturer in the Department of Business. The successful candidate will report to the Department Chair and support the mission of Academic Affairs. This position carries a teaching load of five (5) courses each semester, delivered face-to-face and/or synchronously, and includes academic advising and institutional service responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Effectiveness
  • Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of the specific field or discipline, including the ability to evaluate and apply content
  • Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning
  • Create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher-order thinking
  • Use available instructional technology, as appropriate
  • Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitate student mastery of content
  • Provide students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback
  • Evaluate student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately assessing student progress
  • Strive to increase teaching effectiveness through appropriate teaching and learning strategies; evaluate student learning and modify instructional methods as needed to meet diverse student needs
• Content Expertise
  • Demonstrate deep subject knowledge, including key concepts, current and relevant research, methodologies, tools and techniques, and meaningful applications
  • Be committed to professional development by keeping current in the respective discipline
  • Maintain faculty credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies
  • Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in clear communication of subject matter to students
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Provide timely, substantive feedback in appropriate forms
  • Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Department Chair, Assistant Provost, or Provost in advance of any absence and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments
  • Be accessible to students through email, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours, including arranging additional time for appointments when necessary
  • Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines, and follow the published final exam schedule
  • Maintain accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration
  • Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits
  • Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair
• Service Excellence
  • Work collaboratively with other faculty, administrators, and department staff to advance the academic mission of the College
  • Create and maintain a student-centered culture focused on academic excellence, accessibility, and support

Requirements

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution required
• Doctorate degree preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and related teaching experience may be considered

Schedule

Part-time, non-tenure track, 9-month appointment. Minimum 20 hours per week. Working hours will occasionally include evenings and weekends during peak periods, including registration, grading cycles, and institutional review seasons.