Adjunct Instructor of Business

Job Description

Job Description

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.