St. Petersburg College

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Associate Professor/Professor- Finance

DEPARTMENT: College of Technology & Management- T&M Program SITE: Various

SALARY SCHEDULE: Instructional 12 Month GRADE: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:

A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction, coaching, and student development. Secondary functions include assisting the College in developing, enhancing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the College and continuing professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Provides counseling to students for advising, registration and curriculum support.

·        Teaches undergraduate level courses in the Technology Management and International Business Programs.

·        Develops innovative methods, adopts interactive teaching/instructional methods and collaborative learning experience to deliver quality education.

·        Inspires students and develops them as future professionals

·        Motivates students encourages learning and achievement

·        Designs, analyzes, and improves the program curriculum

·        Develops and enhances both classroom and on-line courses: devises appropriate program quality assessment strategies

·        Supports the mission, vision and values of the College of Technology & Management

·        Maintains positive working relationships with faculty, staff and administration

·        Advises students and student organizations, helps them in career development

·        Maintains quality of program curriculum at national level

·        Facilitates active programs of student-professional development

·        Promotes academic excellence and scholarship

·        Supports collaboration with other schools, key industries and executes programs with industry partners

·        Participates on college committees- enhances quality of the SPC environment

·        Works flexible hours with willingness to travel to surrounding counties/campuses/nationally and internationally

·        Keeps abreast of developments in the area of interest: participates in related professional activities

·        Mentors new adjunct/Full-Time Faculty.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Doctorate (strongly preferred) or PhD candidate that has an approved proposal and is expecting to complete his/her PhD within one year or Masters Degree; in Finance or allied field.  Preference given to those with international emphasis in the field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in college/university teaching, (Finance, Accounting, Business Process and Controls, or allied field) for a minimum of two years. At least five years of practical experience in business or industry with exposure to international activity.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

A distinguished record of excellence in a professional or teaching career.   Demonstrated ability to work with Industry, faculty, staff and the community.  Specific areas of interest include but not limited to: leadership, management, marketing, finance, economics and policy and strategy implementation. Strength and experience in On-Line course development and coordination. Managerial experience preferred.  Strong written and oral communications skills.  Foreign language fluency is desired.

Updated 5/2005