Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Summary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Duties

• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Collaborate with members of the business community to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide student access to learning opportunities, such as internships.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
• Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
• Develop and maintain course Web sites.

Requirements

• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Evaluate student work.
• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Prepare tests.
• Evaluate student work.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Guide class discussions.
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Select educational materials or equipment.
• Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
• Research topics in area of expertise.
• Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
• Promote educational institutions or programs.
• Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
• Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
• Direct department activities.
• Supervise student research or internship work.
• Research topics in area of expertise.
• Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
• Write grant proposals.

Nice To Haves

• Blackboard
• Data entry software
• Hypertext markup language HTML
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Sage 50 Accounting
• Almaris E-Learning Systems Financial Accounting Tutor
• Blackboard Learn
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Carousel slide projectors
• Collaborative editing software
• Compact digital cameras
• Compact disk CD players
• Computer data input scanners
• Computer laser printers
• Computer projectors
• Conference telephones
• Course management system software
• Desire2Learn
• Desktop computers
• Digital calculators
• Digital video cameras
• Digital video disk DVD players
• DOC Cop
• Email software
• Google Docs
• Handheld microphones
• Image scanning software
• Interactive whiteboard controllers
• Interactive whiteboards
• iParadigms Turnitin
• Laptop computers
• Laser facsimile machines
• Learning management system LMS
• Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
• Liquid crystal display LCD televisions
• Microphone podiums
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• MP3 digital voice recorders
• Multi-line telephone systems
• Opaque projectors
• Overhead data projectors
• Personal computers
• Photocopying equipment
• Poster printers
• Sakai CLE
• Spreadsheet software
• Student response systems
• Tablet computers
• Television monitors
• Universal serial bus USB flash drives
• Videoconferencing equipment
• Web browser software
• Webcams
• Wireless microphones
• Word processing software

About Us

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and nurturing their growth in a faith-centered environment? Ragin Prep is looking for dedicated educators to join our team for the 2024-2026 school year. As an independent Christian academy, we are committed to cultivating a love for learning, strong moral values, and a sense of purpose in each student. Here, you?ll have the opportunity to make a difference every day?guiding students academically, spiritually, and personally. Come be part of a supportive community where faith and education work hand in hand to prepare the next generation!