Adjunct Instructor of Business

Position Summary The Business Adjunct Instructor provides high-quality instruction in one or more business disciplines consistent with the instructor's academic credentials and professional expertise. Assignments may include business administration, management, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, office technology, or related courses offered within New River CTC's transfer and career-focused business programs. The instructor supports diverse learners through clear course organization, applied learning, timely feedback, and consistent assessment of student achievement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Teach assigned business courses in accordance with approved course descriptions, student learning outcomes, departmental expectations, and College policies. • Prepare and publish a complete course syllabus and instructional schedule before the course opens to students. • Develop organized, current, and accessible instructional materials that connect business theory with workplace, entrepreneurial, and community applications. • Meet all scheduled classes and maintain appropriate instructor availability through office hours, email, telephone, or other approved communication channels. • Assess student learning using valid and transparent methods; provide constructive feedback; maintain accurate attendance, grade, and achievement records; and submit midterm and final grades by established deadlines. • Use the College learning management system and approved instructional technologies effectively for course delivery, communication, assessment, and recordkeeping. • Participate in course, program, and institutional assessment activities, including common assessments and submission of required results. • Maintain student confidentiality and comply with FERPA, accessibility requirements, nondiscrimination standards, copyright requirements, and all applicable College procedures. • Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, program leadership, and community or industry partners as appropriate to the assignment. • Complete required orientation, training, credentialing, and compliance activities and perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Meet New River CTC faculty credentialing requirements for every assigned course. • For transfer/general education business courses: a master's degree in the discipline to be taught, or a master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, from a regionally accredited institution. • For career and technical business courses: qualifying education, occupational experience, and/or applicable credentials consistent with the College's faculty credentialing procedure and the assigned course. • Demonstrated current knowledge of the business discipline and the ability to communicate concepts accurately to college students. • Basic proficiency with email, word processing, presentation software, web-based systems, and instructional technology. Preferred Qualifications • Two or more years of successful college-level teaching or equivalent adult-learning experience. • Recent professional experience in business, management, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, office administration, or a closely related field. • Experience teaching online, hybrid, Zoom, IVN, or dual-enrollment courses. • Experience with learning management systems, outcomes assessment, applied projects, open educational resources, and accessible course design. • Evidence of effective work with first-generation students, adult learners, and students with varied academic preparation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Thorough and current knowledge of the assigned business discipline. • Ability to organize instruction around measurable learning outcomes and authentic business applications. • Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and student-support communication skills. • Ability to evaluate student performance fairly, consistently, and promptly. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with academic leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners. • Commitment to ethical practice, continuous improvement, inclusive learning, and student success. Work Schedule and Conditions • Teaching assignments may be scheduled during the day or evening and may be delivered in person, online, hybrid, Zoom, Interactive Video Network (IVN), or another approved modality. • Regular and punctual attendance, reliable access to instructional technology, and timely communication with students and the College are required. • The position may require travel among College locations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law and College policy. Institutional Expectations The instructor is expected to support New River CTC's mission of providing accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs that meet regional needs. Employees are expected to model the College's core values of Respect, Honesty, Education, and Community; maintain student confidentiality; comply with College policies; and contribute to a learning environment characterized by belonging, ethical conduct, continuous improvement, and community engagement. Compensation and Appointment Terms Compensation is based on the current adjunct faculty salary schedule. Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester, course-by-course basis and do not guarantee future assignments. All appointments are subject to funding, enrollment, credential verification, and final approval. Application Materials • Completed employment application. • Cover letter describing relevant teaching and professional experience. • Current curriculum vitae or resume. • Unofficial transcripts for initial review; official transcripts may be required before employment. • Documentation of applicable licenses, certifications, or tested experience when relevant to the assigned discipline. Equal Opportunity and Position Disclaimer New River Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution. This job description identifies the position's primary functions and does not limit the College's authority to assign related duties. Requirements may be modified to provide reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable law and College policy.