Faculty Business Management

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Midland College campus as assigned. At minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, and may include participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations. The instructor performs all duties as directed by the Department Chair, Division Dean, Vice President of Instruction, the President or designee.

• Instruct students in assigned face-to-face (day and evening), hybrid, and online courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy
• Teach select dual credit courses, which may include travel to local high school campuses
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronics communication, syllabus, and other appropriate methods
• Participate in student recruiting and advising
• Actively participate in the development, administration, and reporting of program assessment
• Submit required college reports, forms, and timely grading
• Stay current with trends and innovations in the field
• Continually improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, including no-cost texts and course materials
• Plan and organize lectures, utilize research and reference materials
• Develop syllabi and other learning aids
• Serve on departmental, divisional, and college-wide committees, as requested by the Department Chair, Division Dean, Vice President of Instruction, the President, or designee
• Participate in graduation ceremonies and other required official college functions
• Orient and mentor new full-time and part-time faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Management or relevant Business field, or a Master’s degree that includes 18 graduate semester hours in Management or relevant Business field
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Commitment to academic excellence and student success
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance from Midland, Texas

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Management or relevant Business field
• 3 years of professional business/industry experience
• Community college teaching experience
• College/dual credit teaching experience
• Knowledge and use of Canvas and other instructional technology
• Knowledge and use of Open Educational Resources (OER)

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The person in this position needs to move from office to classroom on a regularly scheduled basis
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 20 pounds
• Office and classroom settings
• Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus