Instructor - Business

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 sport management 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 Sport Management, Management, Entrepreneurship, and other areas of interest/expertise.
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 fields of business and sport management 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 Sport Management 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:

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

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9d114fa5-887f-4687-9b71-ee538589a4bb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=564826&lang=en_US&source=CC2

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.