Job Description
We have an opening for a 9 ‑month, tenure-track Business and Accounting Faculty position at our Chattanooga State campus!
Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values
- We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment.
- We care about the well-being of each other.
- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.
Under the supervision of the Management Department Head and the Dean of the Business Division, the full-time faculty member’s primary duty is the instruction of Business and Accounting. Faculty teach day or evening classes (credit or non-credit) throughout the year in a variety of formats (online and on-ground) and at several locations, including off-campus sites and local high schools within the College’s service area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation
Serve as a member of the Management Department within the Business and Industry Division for the Teaching Excellence strategic theme of the College’s Strategic Plan:
Course and Curriculum Development
- Select texts, supplemental documents, supplies, and other learning resources, including OER.
- Develop supplemental instructional materials.
- Use current technology in preparation, creation, and delivery of instruction.
- Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed
- Maintain updated course syllabi.
Professional Growth
- Remain current within the field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas, and technologies.
- Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials.
- Attend scheduled college, divisional, and departmental professional development and in-service activities
- Participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.
Service to Students
- Assist in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of potential students.
- Assist in placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions.
- Support student activities.
Service to the College and Community
- Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned.
- Participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes.
- Serve on committees, organizations, and task forces
- Support and participate in college/division/department meetings, committees, organizations, and task forces to inform decision-making.
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues.
- Strengthen relationships between the college and the community through outreach activities.
Academic Advising
- Support the Academic Advising Center.
- Stay current with the relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways.
- Participate in regular reviews of relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways.
- Assist with college-wide advising as needed.
Student Support
- Admissions and Records
- Enrollment Services
- High School Programs
- Recruiting and Orientation
- Career Services
- Student Support Center
- Tutoring Services
- Student Conduct
- Student Life
- Adult Student Services
- Center for Access and Disability Services (ADA)
Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
Responsibilities include:
- Facilitating the instructional process
- Evaluating students and monitoring progress
- Utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Assigning mid-term and final grades
- Maintaining attendance and grade records
- Advising students regarding academic preparation and career goals
- Supporting student retention
- Maintaining required classroom and office hours
Fiscal Stewardship
- Support the responsible fiscal stewardship of funds allocated to the Business Division.
Organizational Culture
- Maintain an office environment that is open, inviting, and professional.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND WORK CHARACTERISTICS
- Strong understanding of assigned academic subject areas.
- Commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
- High level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
- Positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition.
- Punctuality and attention to detail with the ability to perform assigned tasks.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration from a regionally accredited institution OR
- Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting.
Preferred:
- Previous community college teaching experience.
- Curriculum development experience.
- Experience teaching Business and/or Accounting courses.
Projected Salary Range:
Instructor: $41,555 - $50,900
Commensurate with experience and aligned with Tennessee Board of Regents salary guidelines.
Closing Date: 30 days from posting
Open Until Filled: Yes
* All applicant submissions must include a CV/Resume, References, and Unofficial Transcript attachments. *
