What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor of Business position at New River Community and Technical College?
Position Summary (Preference will be given to candidate who live in NRCTC service region)
The Business Adjunct Instructor provides high-quality instruction in one or more business disciplines
consistent with the instructor's academic credentials and professional expertise. Assignments may
include business administration, management, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, office
technology, or related courses offered within New River CTC's transfer and career-focused business
programs. The instructor supports diverse learners through clear course organization, applied learning,
timely feedback, and consistent assessment of student achievement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach assigned business courses in accordance with approved course descriptions, student learning
- Prepare and publish a complete course syllabus and instructional schedule before the course opens to
- Develop organized, current, and accessible instructional materials that connect business theory with
- Meet all scheduled classes and maintain appropriate instructor availability through office hours, email,
- Assess student learning using valid and transparent methods; provide constructive feedback; maintain
established deadlines.
- Use the College learning management system and approved instructional technologies effectively for
- Participate in course, program, and institutional assessment activities, including common assessments
- Maintain student confidentiality and comply with FERPA, accessibility requirements, nondiscrimination
- Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, program leadership, and community or industry partners as
- Complete required orientation, training, credentialing, and compliance activities and perform related
Minimum Qualifications
- Meet New River CTC faculty credentialing requirements for every assigned course.
- For transfer/general education business courses: a master's degree in the discipline to be taught, or a
a regionally accredited institution.
- For career and technical business courses: qualifying education, occupational experience, and/or
course.
- Demonstrated current knowledge of the business discipline and the ability to communicate concepts
- Basic proficiency with email, word processing, presentation software, web-based systems, and
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of successful college-level teaching or equivalent adult-learning experience.
- Recent professional experience in business, management, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship,
- Experience teaching online, hybrid, Zoom, IVN, or dual-enrollment courses.
- Experience with learning management systems, outcomes assessment, applied projects, open
- Evidence of effective work with first-generation students, adult learners, and students with varied
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough and current knowledge of the assigned business discipline.
- Ability to organize instruction around measurable learning outcomes and authentic business
- Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and student-support communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate student performance fairly, consistently, and promptly.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with academic leadership, faculty, staff, and
- Commitment to ethical practice, continuous improvement, inclusive learning, and student success.
- Teaching assignments may be scheduled during the day or evening and may be delivered in person,
- Regular and punctual attendance, reliable access to instructional technology, and timely communication
- The position may require travel among College locations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided
Institutional Expectations
The instructor is expected to support New River CTC's mission of providing accessible, affordable, quality
education and workforce programs that meet regional needs. Employees are expected to model the
College's core values of Respect, Honesty, Education, and Community; maintain student confidentiality;
comply with College policies; and contribute to a learning environment characterized by belonging, ethical
conduct, continuous improvement, and community engagement.
Compensation and Appointment Terms
Compensation is based on the current adjunct faculty salary schedule. Appointments are made on a
semester-by-semester, course-by-course basis and do not guarantee future assignments. All appointments
are subject to funding, enrollment, credential verification, and final approval.
Application Materials
- Completed employment application.
- Cover letter describing relevant teaching and professional experience.
- Current curriculum vitae or resume.
- Unofficial transcripts for initial review; official transcripts may be required before employment.
- Documentation of applicable licenses, certifications, or tested experience when relevant to the assigned
Equal Opportunity and Position Disclaimer
New River Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution. This job description identifies the
position's primary functions and does not limit the College's authority to assign related duties. Requirements may
be modified to provide reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable law and College policy.