Faculty of Business and Program Lead - Middletown Campus

Overview

Working Title 9 Month Faculty of Business and Program Lead – Middletown Campus. This full-time faculty position offers an engaging opportunity to teach business courses and lead the Business Administration, Management, and related Career Studies Certificate programs. The candidate will support the goals of the College, School of Professional and Technical Studies, and the Business Administration and Management programs while adhering to all Virginia Community College System (VCCS) policies and procedures.

Location:

Frederick - 069.

Employment type:

9-month faculty. Status:
Exempt. The salary range for the position is $54,386 to $117,180 per year, commensurate with education and/or experience. This position is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System.

Full-time faculty schedule typically includes 15 credit hours per semester during the academic year, with 10 student-engagement hours required each week. May be required to teach days, evenings, and/or weekends, and at multiple sites. Telework options are subject to change based on business needs.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. The college is committed to a diverse environment and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Reasonable accommodation is available in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information, please contact eeo.

• Serve on college committees (as assigned), evaluate and revise the curriculum, participate in monthly college-wide and division meetings, and assist with program assessment and development.
• Engage in activities that demonstrate a commitment to students, community organizations, and the College.
• Maintain classroom and program quality in alignment with the College mission and policies.
• As Program Lead/Coordinator, provide academic leadership, operational oversight, and instructional excellence for business programs; support enrollment growth, external partnerships, and continuous program improvement.
• Oversee textbook adoption, curriculum development, revision, and evaluation; ensure accuracy of syllabi, course content summaries, catalog entries, and curriculum maps.
• Maintain and facilitate the Curriculum Advisory Committee, coordinating meetings and integrating feedback into curriculum planning and workforce alignment.
• Direct program-level assessment and accreditation activities, including annual student learning outcomes reporting, program reviews, and continuous improvement planning.
• Collaborate with the Dean to develop and manage program schedules based on enrollment trends, staffing capacity, curricular sequencing, modality needs, and budget considerations.
• Partner with the Dean to recruit, orient, mentor, and observe full-time, adjunct, and dual enrollment faculty; support instructional quality, course development, and professional growth.
• Support student recruitment (with emphasis on adult learners), retention, advising, transfer credit evaluation, and degree progress.
• Lead enrollment growth strategies, outreach, and program promotion across campuses and instructional sites; review and update program marketing materials, guides, and website content.
• Develop and sustain external partnerships with industry, community organizations, and educational partners.

• KSA’s/Required Qualifications
  Master’s degree in business or a business-related discipline OR Master’s with 18 graduate semester hours in business or related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to present instructional material clearly and accessibly.
• Additional Considerations
  Completion of graduate-level coursework in statistics or quantitative methods; experience teaching business law and business statistics; experience in academic program management or an equivalent leadership or administrative role; teaching experience at the post-secondary level (preferably at a two-year or community college); demonstrated…