Business instructor applicants will be asked what courses they can teach and what has prepared them to teach the specific courses. The applicant will have to state what textbooks he has used in the past or is comfortable with. Applicants will be asked about classroom successes and how they intend to have success in their future classrooms. Classroom disappointments will be covered, and the applicant must have strategies to avoid disappointments in the future.
Applicants must be comfortable with discussing their experience and skills. Computer literacy and software proficiency questions will be asked. Teamwork is necessary, and the applicant will be asked about situations where he worked on a team. Be prepared to provide the details of the assignment, any problems and resolutions. You will be asked how students and other professors would describe you, so be prepared to provide examples. Finally, describe what sets you apart from the other applicants and why the school should hire you.
Prospective instructors must have experience with students and will be asked about disciplinary actions they have dealt with. Applicants must show the ability to deal with the students and the school, including the department chair, regarding all disciplinary matters. The school wants to know how the individual will impact the school and the department, so be prepared to explore strategies for working with and improving the department. Applicants may be asked about distance or online learning experience and strategies.
Instructor applicants will be asked if they want to participate or advise any extracurricular club. They must give detailed information about any club they have advised in the past. The applicant will need to have details about the number of students, types of projects and money issues from any former club sponsorship or advisement. Prospective instructors will be encouraged to join professional organizations and associations, and these applicants will need to identify any organizations to which they already belong. Is the applicant willing to run school functions, such as a job fair, and how will he run them?