About the position

Adjunct instructor for the Toledo and/or Findlay campuses, with primary responsibility for delivering face-to-face instruction. Courses are primarily scheduled during daytime hours, with some evening assignments. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate business courses in areas such as management, finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, quality management, and other related business disciplines. The instructor provides high-quality classroom instruction, uses teaching practices suited to different learning styles, and applies a range of methodologies to facilitate learning. Responsibilities include preparing course materials and lessons, managing the classroom, evaluating student work fairly, maintaining attendance and grade records, communicating with students and the Department Chair, and participating in department activities. The instructor is expected to demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, patience, flexibility, and the Owens Core Values of Service, Learning, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop a syllabus using the assigned syllabus shell, including evaluation procedures and an assignment calendar aligned with the course outline.
• Prepare lesson plans and teach classes at scheduled times using Department-approved texts and following Department guidelines and best practices.
• Meet all scheduled classes on time and hold them for the full allotted time.
• Follow the Owens Community College Standards for Web Instruction and use appropriate classroom-management techniques and technology.
• Create and evaluate assignments, assessments, and activities appropriate to the class; assign grades and return student work in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, report attendance by published deadlines, and maintain an accurate electronic grade book.
• Submit final grades and electronic copies of grade-book and attendance records by the required deadlines; administer course evaluations as instructed.
• Use the College course-management system, MS Office Suite, and other required approved programs; submit requested electronic documents.
• Check Owens email at least every other day and generally respond to required messages within 48 hours; check the campus mailbox at least weekly.
• Respond to student inquiries promptly and meet with students outside class as needed.
• Attend Department and School meetings as necessary, participate in student-learning assessment activities, and perform other assigned departmental duties.
• Support the College and School missions and visions and display professional, collegial behavior toward the college community.

Requirements

• Master's in Business Administration (MBA).
• Three to five years of professional industry experience in a discipline-related field.
• Knowledge of the discipline and ability to provide high-quality classroom instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to integrate teaching practices suited to different learning styles.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and/or other required programs, Blackboard, and Owens email.
• Ability to integrate varied teaching methodologies, understand community college students' needs, and manage a classroom.
• Ability to organize and present material, design lessons and activities that facilitate learning, and monitor student behavior and performance.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify students' strengths and weaknesses and provide feedback that facilitates learning.
• Ability to evaluate student work fairly using Department guidelines.
• Enthusiasm for teaching, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, patience, and flexibility.

Nice-to-haves

• A minimum of one year of teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with proven teaching strategies that promote student success.