"Adjunct - Business Administration"

JOB GOAL:

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Kirkwood Community College welcomes applicants for the position of adjunct instructor to teach in various disciplines at the college throughout the year. Please complete this application to share your educational certification and professional experiences. You will be contacted if your credentials match the criteria for an opening within our department.

Currently we are seeking to receive applications for the following disciplines:

• Accounting
• Administration (all types)
• Advertising
• Business Administration
• Business Education
• Business or Organizational Leadership
• Finance
• Law
• Leadership
• Management
• Marketing
• Public Relations

Your application will be considered each semester we have an opening in the subject areas listed on the application. Employment offer is contingent upon satisfactory results on background check and receiving official transcripts.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

Note: Please attach any related certificates or licenses along with unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required if offered a position.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instruction in discipline.
• Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.
• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree with a major in field or
• Any Master's Degree with a minimum of 12 graduate semester credits in related field
• Special qualifications:
  • Law - JD degree
  • Accounting - Bachelor's with a CPA, CMA, or CFA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Doctorate.