Instructor – Business – HigherEdJobs

LACKAWANNA
COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and
2024!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is
located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington
Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to
provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our
students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally,
our Continuing Education
department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of
the most
cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile
to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum
qualifications.

Please know that
only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a
college representative. No phone calls, please. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

As full-time
faculty, this position’s fundamental responsibilities include teaching courses in the business and accounting programs (a yearly course load
of 27 credits) and fulfilling any accompanying duties as an Instructor at Lackawanna College. Faculty members are encouraged and expected to
contribute to the strategic vision for their departments and committees and participate in college-wide, academic affairs, and
division-level initiatives. Faculty members also serve as academic advisors. Faculty are encouraged to think creatively and innovatively to
propose ways to enhance and/or maintain programs and courses within their divisions. 

This position reports to the Associate
Dean of High Impact Practices & Faculty Success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Delivers effective preparation and instruction in a range of business courses
   using contemporary methods with a strong outcomes-based teaching model. 
2. Teaches 100-400 level courses focused on Accounting
   and other courses in business or management.
3. Develops course materials and makes them accessible to students through an online
   learning management system (i.e., Canvas).
4. Conducts student learning outcome assessments and implements pedagogical and curricular
   changes accordingly.
5. Actively participates in departmental affairs and division-level planning.
6. Aids in the evaluation
   and ongoing development of the business curriculum and program assessment to remain aligned with industry changes. 
7. Serves as
   an academic advisor for students during the semesters. 
8. Encourages students to become active participants in the field of
   business through internships, employment opportunities, networking, service learning, etc. 
9. Develops approaches to meet the
   changing needs of an increasingly technological workplace. This could include external partnerships with local organizations, new courses,
   and other ideas to best serve the needs of our students.
10. Pursues professional and personal growth to demonstrate the importance of
    continual learning to our students, and to share valuable insights with colleagues. 
11. Contributes to the College community
    through participation in College-sponsored functions and events. 
12. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated successful classroom experience at the college level using engaging, meaningful lessons and assessments.
• Comfort
  with including technology in the classroom. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to maintain effective working
  relationships with students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. 
• Knowledge of current
  trends in post-secondary education and a willingness to incorporate them into lessons, materials, and assessments.
• Proficient
  computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION: 

• Master’s degree in business administration
  or a business-related field required (doctoral degrees preferred). 
• Degree in accounting preferred.
• Degrees in
  progress: To be conferred on or before December 2026 will be considered, provided the applicant also submits required information
  (transcripts, course program, etc.).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three (3) years’ teaching experience at the college level, in at least three
  areas of business (Preference will be given to candidates with a background in accounting)
• Experience teaching online is helpful
  but not required.

Applications will only be accepted via online method
by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, May 8, 2026. No phone calls, please.

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In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic
information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private,
non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree,
certificate and continuing education program.