Instructor - Business and Information Systems

Title: Instructor - Business and Information Systems

Location: Florence, KY - Florence KY

Job Description:

Job no: 496492
Work type: Full-time
Location: Florence, KY
Categories: Faculty

Title: Instructor - Business and Information Systems

Salary: $48,667.50

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: Discretionary Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Boone

Department: Business, IT and Professional Studies

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Gateway Community & Technical College is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Business Administration program. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to student success, responsive to student needs, and capable of teaching both Business Administration courses (such as Intro to Business, Financial Literacy, and Principles of Management) as well as introductory computer/information systems courses. Moreover, the candidate should have the ability to support enrollment growth, foster relationships and partnerships with businesses and industries, and promote the Business Administration program in the Northern Kentucky area.

Job Duties:

• Teach assigned business and IT courses.
• Advise business administration students.
• Facilitate instruction using multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online).
• Post and maintain office hours.
• Participate in the assessment of course and program student learning outcomes.
• Assist in departmental functions including attending advisory committee meetings, maintaining relations with industry partners, and prospective student recruitment activities.
• Maintain any industry certifications needed to teach assigned courses.
• Participate in the life of the college through internal service opportunities.
• Represent the college through external service opportunities in the community.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Assume leadership roles where appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a cognate, minor, or sufficient course credits in information technology, information systems, or a substantially related field.
• Industry certifications (MOS, CompTIA, or otherwise can be considered in the education requirements and may be required as part of employment).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in industry with documented roles in business and information systems.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or master’s degree in business information systems (or a substantially related field).
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in industry with documented roles in business and information systems.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (such as Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
• Significant teaching experience, particularly at the college level
• Strong dedication to enhancing student learning and achievement
• Experience working with and understanding students from diverse backgrounds
• Experience in academic advising and supporting student success
• Previous experience in a community college setting

10-month faculty contracts span the academic year, typically from August to May, with no course assignments during June and July. Although the contract covers 10 months, the salary is spread over 12 months, ensuring a consistent monthly salary.
Benefits are provided year-round. Renewal of the contract depends on factors such as student enrollment and available funding.
**Applicants selected for an interview will be required to give a short (approximately 15 minutes) teaching demonstration on the topic to be determined prior to the interview.
Faculty may be assigned courses that include both traditional college students and high school students earning dual credit. This dynamic mix offers a unique opportunity to engage learners at different stages of their academic journey.