What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Instructor position at Howard Community College?
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Position Title
Business Instructor
FLSA
Exempt
FT/PT
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
M-F 8:30-5
Grade
F2
Compensation Range
$63,544
Summary
The Business, Engineering & Technology Division seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered full-time faculty member to join the Business & Hospitality Department in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will provide critical leadership as the Course Coordinator for BMGT-100: Introduction to Business. This role oversees curriculum development, quality assurance, and faculty support for the department’s highest-enrollment course and serves as the primary liaison for the Dual Enrollment Program.
Essential Role Responsibilities
- Teach a 15-credit load per semester in foundational business courses; 3 units of release time is available for course coordination in fall and spring semesters.
- Serve as Course Coordinator for BMGT-100, providing leadership for course quality, enrollment management, and faculty development.
- Act as the divisional liaison for the Dual Enrollment Program and coordinate alignment for off-campus business offerings.
- Plan, organize, and teach business courses in alignment with course outcomes in multiple formats (7-week and 15-week) and modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online), day or evening.
- Prepare and update course materials, syllabi, and Canvas sites in accordance with departmental requirements.
- Assist division leadership with hiring, onboarding, and training part-time faculty.
- Evaluate student performance using departmental assessment tools, maintain up-to-date electronic grade books in Canvas, and inform students of progress in a timely manner.
- Participate in program management and learning outcome assessment initiatives.
- Maintain at least five (5) office hours per week while class is in session.
- Attend and actively participate in department, division, and college meetings and significant institutional events.
- A full list of faculty responsibilities can be found at: https://www.howardcc.edu/about-us/policies-procedures/chapter-10/-100102-faculty-responsibilities-procedure/
Minimum Education Required
Master’s degree
Experience Required
2
Preferred Experience
Required:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Business or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) college-level teaching experience in business.
- Prior experience teaching foundational business courses including Introduction to Business.
- Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and the ability to teach across various modalities.
- Significant experience using Canvas or other learning management systems.
- High level of professionalism with the ability to work independently and collaboratively taking ownership in work.
- Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to creative inclusive learning environments.
Preferred:
- Prior business course coordination experience.
- Two years or more of full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience at the community college level teaching Introduction to Business.
- Experience in curriculum development and learning outcome assessment.
- Experience working with Dual Enrollment or high school bridge programs.
- Significant prior business or entrepreneurship experience
- Two years of supervisory or faculty coaching experience.
- Terminal degree (doctorate) in Business or a closely related field.
Additional Information:
- This is a 10-Month Position.
- Hours Per Week: 37.5
- Work Schedule: Based on course load.
- Compensation: Starting rank, and starting salary within rank, depending on teaching experience and other qualifications. Includes excellent medical insurance and other benefits. This position is not eligible overtime.
- Grade: Full Time Faculty
- Open Until Filled: Yes
- Best Consideration: March 27, 2026
Application Instructions:
- Please submit the following documents electronically:
- Completed Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full)
- Cover letter specifically addressing the general requirements as listed above
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Resume
- Copies of official or unofficial transcripts
Physical Demand Summary
Supervisory Position?
No
Division
Teaching & Learning Services
Department
Business, Engineering, & Technology
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
B622P
Number of Vacancies
1
Best Consideration Date
03/27/2026
Job Open Date
03/13/2026
Job Close Date
Continuous Recruitment?
No
Job Category
Faculty
Benefits Summary
Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5693
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
Salary : $63,544