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Faculty, Business/Economics

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Position Information

Position Faculty, Business/Economics
Department Business
Initial Screening Date 05/06/2024
Preferred Start Date 09/11/2024
Details
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) announces an opportunity to work as a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in the Business and Economics departments. The Business program at Lake Tahoe Community College provides students with an introduction of the major components of a business organization in our global environment.

The successful candidate will be qualified and willing to teach in the Business discipline primarily in a face-to-face modality. In addition to these, however, preference will be given to applicants who meet minimum qualifications in economics or demonstrate equivalency to those minimum qualifications.

Students pursuing this degree will also have the option of exploring such diverse fields as economics, business law, ethics, entrepreneurship, human resources, E-business, professional communication, and technology.

Areas of concentration include: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Small Business Ownership, and General Business.

The Business Administration AS-T degree at Lake Tahoe Community College is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
After review, applicants judged most suitable for the position will be invited to initial interviews. Interview dates will be determined based on committee availability. Finalists will then be selected and invited to a secondary process and must agree to a full background and reference check. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview.

LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $64,866 to $84,007 annually for faculty who hold a master’s degree or equivalent, dependent upon teaching and work experience, or starting placement salary of $78,287 to $97,429 annually for faculty who hold a doctoral degree, dependent upon teaching and work experience. See the faculty salary schedule for further information regarding education and salary placement.

Benefits: Health and Welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability. These benefits also include full coverage of a gold-level medical plan which, on average, covers 80% of healthcare expenses for a standard population. LTCC also matches 19.1% of an eligible employee’s salary and contributes it into a CalSTRS pension account for qualifying employees.

Work-Life Balance: This position is a 177-day contract over fall, winter, and spring quarters. This position is exempt from overtime compensation. 10 days of sick leave accrue annually.

LTCC’s Commitment to Diversity
Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCC’s commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the surrounding California and Nevada area.
Description
Definition:
The Business disciplines are part of the Business, Hospitality, and Leadership Meta Major at LTCC. Meta Majors are a key aspect of the Guided Pathways initiative at LTCC which includes improving student experience by designing clear degree pathways for students. The Business department serves all students at LTCC by providing courses in key general education (GE) areas, and courses within the LTCC degrees including Business and Business Administration.

Representative Duties:
  • Teach courses in Business curriculum and, pending minimum qualifications, Economics as assigned. Courses may vary by modality: online, face-to-face, correspondence, and enhanced virtual education (EVE). There is a requirement of some course load to be face-to-face instruction in each primary term. This is an on-campus face-to-face position.
  • Participate in full-time faculty responsibilities including faculty and departmental meetings, departmental planning, community liaison, curriculum development, and committee assignments.
  • Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District.
  • Refer students to appropriate college resources for information on counseling and other student services.
  • Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
  • Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.
  • Develop, maintain, and assess student learning outcomes for appropriate courses; participate in and potentially oversee the use of assessments for ongoing improvement.
  • Develop and revise curriculum and maintain a comprehensive instructional program in the Business and Economics discipline.
  • Build interest in and support the successful completion of the Business degrees.
  • Select textbooks and/or Open Education Resources.
  • Assist with the selection and coordination of part-time faculty in the department as needed.
  • Consult and collaborate with appropriate college faculty.


The successful candidate will have:
  • The ability to utilize culturally responsive teaching and pedagogy to support students and incorporate innovative teaching practices, including participatory and critical thinking methodologies.
  • Familiarity with characteristics of community college students
  • An ability to teach multiple subject areas
  • An understanding of small college environment
  • Interest in and ability to incorporate technology in the teaching/learning process
  • An ability to work independently
Minimum References Needed 6
Employment Standards

Minimum Qualification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
As this position covers two areas of discipline, the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, Title V Regulations, requires that the successful candidate must demonstrate that they satisfy minimum qualifications for Business.

Business (Required)
  • Master’s in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing or business education

OR
  • Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)
OR
  • Bachelor’s in economics with a business emphasis AND Master’s in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)
OR
  • the equivalent

In addition to the qualifications above, preference will be given to applicants who meet minimum qualifications in economics or demonstrate equivalency to the minimum qualifications.

Economics (Preferred)
  • Master’s in economics
OR
  • Bachelor’s in economics AND Master’s in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance or political science
OR
  • the equivalent

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the ability to teach courses in accounting.

NOTE: Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.

  • Demonstrated ability to teach Business courses at the community college level.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform all of the responsibilities listed above.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Describe how your academic background and experience have prepared you to teach at Lake Tahoe Community College. Please outline your pedagogical approach to instruction and promoting equity in both face to face and online instruction (please limit your answer to 1 page per question).

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Describe your understanding of the role of a faculty member in a small community college (please limit your answer to 1 page per question).

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Describe how you stay up to date with the latest trends in business technology and how they are impacting the industry (please limit your answer to 1 page per question)?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Describe your understanding of the barriers to education experienced by the wide range of students attending community college. How have you or would you in your role seek to remove those barriers? Is there an experience you can share that demonstrates your sensitivity to diversity and ability to ensure those from culturally or economically diverse backgrounds achieve their educational goals (please limit your answer to 1 page per question)?

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts 2
  2. Transcripts 3
  3. Other
  4. Equivalency
  5. Transcripts 4
  6. Transcripts 5
  7. Other 2
  8. Certifications