Business Faculty-Retail Merchandising/Fashion - HigherEdJobs

Company Description:

Middlesex Community College (MCC) employs over 800 people in full-time, part-time, faculty, professional administrative and support positions at campuses in both Lowell and Bedford. MCC is a dynamic institution, priding itself on the quality as well as the diversity of its programs. MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are an affiliate of the National Coalition Building Institute. We have significantly increased the diversity of our faculty and staff over the last five years, and are one of Massachusetts colleges participating in the Commonwealth Compact whose mission is to establish Massachusetts as a uniquely inclusive, honest and supportive community of -- and for -- diverse people, to acknowledge our mixed history in this effort, and to face squarely the challenges that still need to be overcome, understanding that the rich promise of the region's growing diversity must be tapped fully if Boston and Massachusetts are to achieve their economic, civic and social potential.

Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. MCC strives for a faculty and staff that reflect its richly diverse community of students.

Job Description:

"MCCC/MTA Unit" Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This is a full-time faculty position. The faculty member will teach courses to a diverse student body in the Retail Merchandising/Fashion department, teaching courses such as Retail Management; Fashion and Retail Buying; Fashion and Retail Merchandising; and various other business courses. The faculty member works with the Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Chair and other faculty in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program and will participate in college service and student advising. The successful candidate will be committed to teaching excellence, principles of diversity, and continuous professional improvement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Reports to the Assistant Dean of Business, Entrepreneurship and Legal Studies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach 15 credits per semester in Business Administration courses, such as but not limited to, Retail Management; Fashion and Retail Buying; Fashion and Retail Merchandising; and various other business courses; on any campus, as required.
• Develop and use teaching methods which engage students having varying learning styles and abilities
• Participate in curriculum and program development; workforce development initiatives; and high-impact practices as they relate to the college's strategic plan.
• Participate in related industry and community partnerships, including but not limited to educational and professional associations and committees.
• Maintain currency in the field of instruction with ongoing professional development
• Participate in the development and application of innovative instructional approaches, including technology in the classroom, business simulation software, web-based, hybrid or computer enhanced courses. Experience with Blackboard is desirable but not required.
• Develop and apply assessment strategies that maximize the learning process and measure student learning outcomes and provide evidence of students' attainment of designated student learning outcomes.
• Fulfill terms of faculty contract as set out in Agreement between the Higher Education Coordinating Council and the Massachusetts Community College Council/Massachusetts Teachers Association.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's degree or other advanced degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising or Fashion Management; or a related field, such as Business Education or Fashion Design.
• Successful teaching experience in a higher-education or business/industry setting.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in a variety of business administration areas
• Evidence of strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience working with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and a commitment to Community College academic programs, services and culture
• Evidence of successful experience with a variety of instructional methods, and a demonstrated ability to develop or apply innovative instructional approaches, and a willingness to integrate technology into the classroom

Additional Information:

The full Faculty salary range under the collective bargaining agreement is $38,464-$92,555. Starting salary for Faculty is determined by a classification system structure based on academic credentials, related experience and related licenses and certifications. Anticipated starting salary for candidates possessing the required qualifications posted above would be between $45-$50K, but is determined by the classification system structure.

STARTING DATE: Spring Semester, 2013 (January 22, 2013 preferred)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 23, 2012

Middlesex Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, qualified disability or veteran status in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1967, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:
1. Resume/CV
2. Application for Employment (Step 3)
3. Cover letter
After submitting your resume/cv, (Step 4) the subsequent pages enable you to upload additional documents (i.e., coverletter etc.)

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175685698

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