Adjunct Instructor of Business

• 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.