What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Business (Tenure Eligible) position at McLennan Community College?
Salary : Depends on Qualifications
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 00363
Division (Department) : Instruction & Student Engagement
Department (Division) : Workforce & Public Service
Opening Date : 09 / 17 / 2024
LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES
Communication : We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence : We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness : We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity : We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People : We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.
Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.
- POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION
Instruct university transfer and workforce courses in Business. Faculty are expected to accept courses as assigned which could include non-traditional venues, such as evening, weekend, dual-credit, blended, hyflex, and / or online courses. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to : recruitment, maintaining office hours, participating in college committees, promoting and supporting student extra-curricular activities, participation in the mentor / mentee program, participating in professional development, participating in the faculty evaluation program, working across campus departments and industry partners to develop pathway entry and exit points for students, develop student communication, computation, and problem-solving skills, and plan, supervise and evaluate students in internships as well as regular course work. This position reports to the Division Chair of Business Programs.
NOTE : This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.
SELECTION CRITERIA :
The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired : Knowledge of : 1. Subject matter; 2. Professional development; 3. Curriculum development; 4. Trends in teaching / learning theory as they apply to business, management, and business law; Skills in : 5. Teaching at the postsecondary level; Ability to : 6. Use technology in support of instruction particularly computer knowledge and use technology as a teaching tool and as a work tool; 7. Evaluate student performance; 8. Promote and support related extra-curricular activities; 9. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; 10. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; (11) advise students; (12) Participate in college committees; 13. Work across departments to develop student communication, computation, and problem-solving skills
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Restricted-Sustained posture, for prolonged periods; light lifting, some walking, pushing, pulling on a regular basis. Minimal Hazard / Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
Education : Master's degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in business-related teaching discipline
Experience : Three years of work experience in business / industry
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : Additional graduate hours or work experience in the field of business law, small business management / entrepreneurship, supply chain and logistics, or general management
Experience : Recent teaching experience at the college level
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE : Finalists may be asked to participate in a teaching demonstration. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit .
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :
Resume
Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria)
Copies of College Transcripts
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