Adjunct Professor, Business

Salary: $0.00 Annually
Location : 2600 South First Street Temple, TX
Job Type: Part-Time (Faculty)
Job Number: 00421
Division: Business and Career Professions
Department: Business/Management
Opening Date: 06/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Salary Grade: Faculty
Salary Grade Ranking: Masters
Work Schedule: Schedule will vary due to departmental commitments.
Total hours required per week: To be determined by Department Chair.
Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in a Business discipline (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Human Resources, Leadership, Logistics/Supply Chain, Management) with eighteen (18) graduate hours in the relevant business discipline for transfer classes. Four (4) years of practical working experience in a professional work environment. Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Position Summary & Essential Duties

The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The incumbent will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner. The incumbent will teach classes in either an online or live format based on the department schedule.
Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in a Business discipline (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Human Resources, Leadership, Logistics/Supply Chain, Management) with eighteen (18) graduate hours in the relevant business discipline for transfer classes. Four (4) years of practical working experience in a professional work environment. Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and/or papers as appropriate to course.
• Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned.
• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Develop syllabi and course material.
• Demonstrates professional written and oral communication skills with students.
• Utilize technology as as needed for the course.
• Incorporate best practices.
• Maintain accessibility to students for consultation.
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
• Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
• Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
• Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, the department, and the institution.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Fosters collegiality within the department.
• Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
• Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION:

• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

& Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of common business practices and principles relating to Human Resources, Leadership, Marketing, Finance, and/or Accounting.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
• Knowledge and application of the appropriate subject matter for the respective discipline.

SKILLS:

• Possess effective communication skills.
• Presentation skills.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for…