Espelman Online Instructor-Entrepreneurship Certificate Program

• Strategies for Start-up and Entrepreneurial Growth
• Finance for Entrepreneurs
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Branding and Marketing for Entrepreneurs

• Demonstrate commitment to professional development, including but not limited to activities such as: participating in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, serving in statewide committees or professional organizations, conducting research projects, publishing scholarly works, etc.
• Engage students in building a supportive online learning community.
• Perform other duties as outlined within teaching agreement.
• Provide constructive and timely feedback to assist students in achieving completion of course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Meet record keeping obligations on time in accordance with eSpelman policies, e.g. grades, attendance, reports, etc.
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process.
• Assist in conducting course review, student learning outcomes assessment, and program review.
• Participate in eSpelman hosted meetings, orientations, training, etc., and stay engaged with the Spelman community.
• Teach courses in the assigned discipline by adapting teaching, advising, and coaching methodologies for working adult learners and communicating subject matter clearly and effectively.

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated ability in business acumen, planning, innovation, creativity and collaboration. Skill in the use of computers for business applications and analysis. Knowledge of the role of business in today’s society, current organizational structures, management philosophies and processes as well as new and emerging business trends.
• Proficient and functional knowledge of Canvas, video conferencing and other educational technologies, MS Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• A minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate discipline (e.g., business, management, and economics) at the time of application.

• Four (4) years of work experience in business ownership/management positions, which include increasing levels of responsibility. Or strong record of service achievements evidenced by, for example, previous experience leading or supporting an entrepreneurship center, advising and/or mentoring entrepreneurs, and building business partnerships.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented.
• A professional certification or license in an area related to the teaching discipline.

• CV/resume

• Cover letter

• Two reference letters

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