Business Instructor (On-Campus and Dual Enrollment) (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

San Mateo County Community College District

1. Teach all courses in the Business and Management curricula, including but not limited to Introduction to Business, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, and Business Statistics face-to-face (including evenings), hybrid (online & classroom), and fully online modalities
2. Support and teach a partial load within the Colleges dual enrollment program representing the Business department in meetings and assigned instructional course sections
3. Assist in curriculum assessment, revision, and new course development, including student learning outcomes, and distance learning
4. Collaborate with other instructors to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success. Perform program reviews and other program reporting
5. Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment and technology, and distance education that will enhance the offerings of the departments. Perform resource requests and other program resource reports
6. Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies, technologies, and curricula and develop new instructional materials and techniques to meet the changing needs of students
7. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours
8. Serve as a member of division and college committees
9. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner
10. The college offers day, evening, and online classes, and faculty will be required to teach courses as assigned, which may include dual enrollment, daytime, evening, hybrid, and online sections

• Masters or above in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing or business education OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters or above in economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR Bachelors in economics with a business emphasis AND Masters or above in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom

1. Have recent successful experience teaching college-level courses, such as Introduction to Business, Business Law, Business Statistics, International Business, Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Finance, Business Communication, Management, and Marketing
2. Are well qualified to teach all courses in the CSM college catalog in the Business and Management programs
3. Have experience in teaching lower-division transfer courses in business within the last five years
4. Possess professional work experience in the field of business, including demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication

1. A commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in business and in collaborating with industry and/or professional organizations on curriculum and partnership development
2. The ability to continuously evaluate and improve teaching methods
3. The ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students abilities and learning styles
4. The ability to use teaching methods that engage students actively in their learning, promote the development of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners
5. The ability to use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity
6. The ability to motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
7. The ability to develop student learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students achievement of those outcomes
8. The enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
9. A familiarity with and willingness to expand the use of innovative and current technology in business education, including online instruction
10. A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college.

1. The ability, initiative, and commitment to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the spirit of collegiality and innovation to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
2. Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through enthusiastic contributions to department, division, and college activities

• Industry experience in the field of Business and Management
• Experience teaching in Dual Enrollment programs within a community college or other post-secondary institution
• Up-to-date on current scholarship and research within Business Education
• Familiarity with innovative teaching methodologies and technology
• Prior curriculum design experience and knowledge of CurriCUnet curriculum software
• Participation and experience with college/university committees, college-wide initiatives, and faculty professional development
• Demonstrated experience with culturally responsive pedagogy within Business Education
• Prior experience mentoring and advising students
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving designations for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices

• How would you characterize your understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities related to diversity and equity within the California Community College system, particularly in the field of Business Education?
• Provide examples of how you have actively contributed to student success initiatives, especially those designed to address disparities in outcomes for underrepresented student populations within the Business discipline.
• How do you envision incorporating inclusive practices and policies into your role as a Business faculty member to ensure that all students, regardless of background, feel supported and have equal opportunities for success?
• What strategies will you implement to uphold academic rigor in the delivery of Business courses within the dual enrollment program?

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

About San Mateo County Community College District

San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.”

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