Business Professions Faculty
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Working Title Business Professions Faculty
Position Status Full Time
Department School of Business and Industry
General Summary The Business Professions Faculty is a full-time, in-person teaching position within the Business Professions department at Odessa College. The Business Professions faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, supporting student learning and success, and contributing to the continued growth and improvement of academic programs. The faculty member develops and delivers engaging coursework, supports student achievement through effective teaching practices, and remains current in their discipline to ensure relevant and industry-aligned instruction. The Business Professions faculty member collaborates with colleagues, participates in department and college initiatives, and contributes to the mission of Odessa College by promoting student success, academic excellence, and workforce development. This position also supports program growth through curriculum development, student engagement, and participation in institutional activities.
Specific Position Duties
Maintains current knowledge and expertise in the teaching discipline,
including industry trends, instructional practices, and subject matter
developments.
Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to teach assigned courses across
various formats, times, locations, and delivery methods as needed and
reasonably requested by Odessa College.
Develops and delivers appropriately challenging coursework that supports
student learning, academic growth, and achievement of course and program
objectives.
Provides students with clear written expectations, including course
syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, grading criteria, and other
relevant course materials.
Develops and administers assessments appropriate to course content,
including a comprehensive final evaluation that measures student
achievement of course objectives.
Promotes a positive learning environment that encourages student
engagement, participation, academic integrity, and the exchange of ideas.
Maintains an effective instructional and assessment environment in
traditional, online, hybrid, and distance learning settings that supports
student success and academic standards.
Prepares adequately for classes, laboratories, and other assigned
instructional activities and begins instructional sessions promptly.
Communicates course content clearly and effectively using appropriate
instructional methods and resources.
Responds to student questions, concerns, and requests in a timely and
professional manner through class interactions, office hours, electronic
communication, and other appropriate methods.
Completes departmental responsibilities and routine procedures as assigned
by the department chair.
Submits required reports, grades, schedules, attendance records, and other
documentation accurately and within established deadlines.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff,
administrators, students, and community partners.
Provides student guidance and support related to degree plans, degree
applications, and completion requirements as assigned.
Assists with department recruitment, marketing, outreach, and program
promotion activities.
Participates in college committees, department meetings, institutional
initiatives, professional development activities, and college events.
Engages in service activities that support Odessa College, the Business
Professions department, and the surrounding community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in the teaching discipline or a related field from an
accredited institution.
Demonstrated knowledge of current business trends and practices.
Ability to apply real-world business experience to support student
learning and classroom instruction.
Preferred Qualifications Doctorate or Master's Degree in Business.
Annual Salary
Hiring range
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F00416P
Job Open Date
Quick Link for Internal Postings https: // jobs.odessa.edu/postings/15347
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