Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship

Position Details

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Position Title

Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship

FLSA

Exempt

FT / PT

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Based on Needs of Department & College and Course Schedule

Grade

Minimum Compensation

$67,210

General Responsibilities

The Health, Science, and Technology Division seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered full-time faculty member to join the Business Department to teach in the field of entrepreneurship.

The successful candidate will teach foundational entrepreneurship courses including Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship & Creativity, Small Business Management, Business Plan Design & Delivery, Principles of Marketing, and Fundamentals of Selling.

The candidate may also teach courses in the business discipline including Introduction to Business, Business Communications, Business Ethics, Business Analysis for Decision Making, Principles of International Business, Principles of Management, and Project Management.

Additionally, the candidate will work to grow and develop the Entrepreneurship Certificate Program and the Center for Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence (CEBE) and will lead the annual Rocket Pitch Competition.

The candidate must be interested in growing the department's outreach and presence in the local business and entrepreneurship community.

The candidate should have a passion for teaching; a solutions-oriented, growth mindset; comfort with design thinking; and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Applicants must be willing to teach day or evening courses face-to-face, hybrid, and online. The teaching load is 15 credits per semester.

Release time may be available for program coordination and / or CEBE leadership. In addition, faculty are expected to maintain at least five (5) office hours per week while class is in session and accept other responsibilities as described below.

Work Performed

• Teach courses in entrepreneurship and business, day or evening, in multiple modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and flexible online.
• Prepare syllabi and Canvas sites.
• Develop and update course materials.
• Participate in program management and learning outcome assessment initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, course coordinators and staff to implement departmental programs.
• Provide service to the department, division, and college.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings; keep informed.
• Respond promptly to requests for information and assistance from students and college administrators.
• Participate in commencement ceremonies and other significant institutional events.
• Pursue teaching improvement and professional development.
• Work cooperatively, respectfully, and effectively with peers, support staff, and administrators; use appropriate communication channels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local business community.
• Other duties as assigned.
• A full list of faculty responsibilities can be found at : https : / / www.howardcc.edu / about-us / policies-procedures / chapter-10 / -100102-faculty-responsibilities-procedure /

Minimum Education Required

Master's degree

Minimum Number of Years Experience Required

Other Knowledge Required

Required :

• Minimum of a master's degree in entrepreneurship, business, or related field.
• Prior business and / or entrepreneurship experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of college level teaching experience (community college preferred).
• Demonstrated experience using a range of teaching and learning methods / pedagogies.
• Demonstrated success in creating inclusive learning environments of belonging.
• Evidence of outstanding interpersonal skills, including ability to engage with, teach, and learn from a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and flexibly, and to take ownership and accountability in work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; demonstrated ease with technology.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications.

Preferred :

• Significant prior business and / or entrepreneurial experience.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience.
• Connected with Howard County business and entrepreneurship community.

Working Conditions

• This is a 10-Month Position.
• Hours Per Week : 37.5.
• Work Schedule : Based on course load.
• Compensation : Starting rank, and starting salary within rank, depend on teaching experience and other qualifications. Includes excellent medical insurance and other benefits.

This position is not overtime eligible.

• Grade : Full Time Faculty.
• Open Until Filled : Yes.
• Best Consideration : November 15, 2023.

Supervisory Position?

Division

Business & Computers (Div) - Deactivated

Department

Business & Computers - Deactivated

Posting Detail InformationPosting Number

B265P

Number of Vacancies

Best Consideration Date

11 / 15 / 2023

Job Open Date

10 / 11 / 2023

Job Close DateOpen Until Filled

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs.

As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options : The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.

25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension.

Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania.

Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https : / / howardcc.peopleadmin.com / postings / 3398

EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and / or with the interview process.

For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

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