Instructor - Business Administration

Title: Instructor - Business Administration

Salary: $48,000.00

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2026

Standard Hours: 37.50

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 seeking an exceptional and energetic individual to join our Business Administration program to support continued growth. The ideal candidate must be committed to student success, responsive to student needs, and able to teach courses in general business, office technology (Microsoft Office tools), and professionalism/career preparation. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to support enrollment growth, build relationships/partnerships with businesses and industries, and promote the Business Administration program in the Northern Kentucky area. Candidates whose backgrounds or credentials may not fully align are still encouraged to apply and allow us to review!

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 before 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.

Job Duties:

• Teach assigned Business Administration courses in general business, office technology, and professionalism.
  
• Advise business administration students.
  
• Facilitate instruction using multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online).
  
• Post and maintain office hours.
  
• Participate in assessing course and program student learning outcomes.
  
• Assist in departmental functions, including attending advisory committee meetings, maintaining relations with industry partners, and participating in prospective student recruitment activities.
  
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a relevantly similar field, or equivalent.
  
• Minimum of two years of relevant industry experience with sufficient background or industry credentials to teach office technology courses.
  
• Willingness to adjust learning methodologies that best fit our students’ needs and to learn new methods of teaching.
  
• 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 a business-related area.
  
• Three plus years of relevant industry experience.
  
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certifications.
  
• Background in the use and training of AI tools in business and industry.
  
• 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 in academic advising and supporting student success
  
• Previous experience in a community college setting
  
• Fluency in Spanish or French is preferred.
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.