Instructor of Business and Human Resources

Instructor of Business and Human Resources
Department: Business
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Full-Time Faculty
Start Date: Fall 2022

Diversity Statement:
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Columbia College’s Robert W. Plaster School of Business invites applications for a full-time Instructor position in Business and Human Resources. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The School is seeking ACBSP accreditation within the next few years.

Qualifications include a strong commitment to teaching, an MBA in Human Resources or closely related field is required. Relevant professional certification(s) highly desired. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated successful teaching experience and/or real world experience in the field.
This is a full-time position in the undergraduate day program on the campus in Columbia, MO with a twelve/twelve credit hour load during a nine-month academic year. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate (and graduate courses depending on qualifications) in human resources and other business courses as assigned in the day campus but also as assigned in the evening campus and/or online/virtual. Teaching, professional development and service are all required aspects of the position. Departmental service responsibilities include but are not limited to curriculum development and oversight of relevant course offerings (including for all venues). Participation in department meetings, faculty association, committees, or other service activities such as academic assessment and curriculum development (as assigned), co-curricular activities and College events (may require occasional afternoon, evening, and/or weekend commitments). Compliance with College policies and directions including but not limited to keeping records, providing grades on a timely basis, maintaining office hours, and evaluating student performance, etc. is required. Strong interpersonal skills, cross-cultural sensitivity, and demonstrated potential to contribute positively to a College community are expected.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1851, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 160 years. A private, nonprofit liberal arts and sciences college, Columbia College takes pride in small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. Originally founded as Christian Female College, the college changed its name to Columbia College in 1970. That year, it transitioned from a two-year women's college to a four-year coeducational college. CC has a traditional campus, more than 30 venues nationwide, an evening program in Columbia, Mo., and an online program. The college serves approximately 18,000 students annually.

An offer of employment and assignment of duties is also contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Summary: Columbia College values its employees and is committed to offering benefits designed to help enhance their health and well-being. Columbia College views the benefits offered to its workforce as an important component of the overall compensation package made available by the College. We strive to offer our employees comprehensive and affordable benefits that make Columbia College an even more attractive place to work.