How to hire a business administration instructor

How to hire a business administration instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business administration instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a business administration instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new business administration instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the business administration instructor you need to hire. Certain business administration instructor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A business administration instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, business administration instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of business administration instructors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Business Administration Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Administration Instructor	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$12-45
   Instructor	Instructors are responsible for imparting knowledge to students. They are well-versed in different topics related to their area of teaching... Show more	$14-45
   Business Management Professor	A business management professor specializes in teaching business courses at universities and colleges. They are responsible for developing curricula and coursework materials, crafting presentations and handouts, administering examinations and quizzes, grading the students' papers, monitoring their academic progress, and arranging indoor and outdoor activities... Show more	$25-74

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Student Learning
   • Economics
   • Business Management
   • Colleges
   • Curriculum Development
   • Learning Environment
   • Instructional Materials
   • Healthcare Administration
   • Syllabus
   • Course Materials
   • Supervisory Management
   • QuickBooks
   • Course Content
   • International Business

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   Responsibilities:

   • Encourage and motivate students to achieve life goals and dreams whether it is upward mobility or entrepreneurship.
   • Create syllabus, daily lesson planning, create learning games, attain speakers, grading, student retention, and more.
   • Develop and conduct a workshop on QuickBooks.
   • Used QuickBooks to produce accurate and timely data for state and federal tax returns.
   • Participate on the student advisement committee to update course outlines and syllabus for business department.
   • Motivate students to gain knowledge in taxation and frequently organize seminars for student associations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business administration instructor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A business administration instructor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, business administration instructors' average salary in south carolina is 53% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level business administration instructors 74% less than senior-level business administration instructors.
   • Certifications. A business administration instructor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a business administration instructor's salary.

   Average business administration instructor salary

   $49,786yearly

   $23.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business administration instructor salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a business administration instructor job description

   A good business administration instructor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a business administration instructor job description:

   Business administration instructor job description example

   We call it being a life changer, but you'll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You'll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students throughout Texas by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.
   
   As an Instructor, you will have the opportunity to positively impact students' lives by sharing on your knowledge and experience.
   Responsibilities
   
   Demonstrates and applies a thorough and accurate knowledge of the teaching field and discipline;
   
   Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning. Practice excellence in teaching and instruction;
   
   Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students' needs;
   
   Prepare lesson plans and teach course as prescribed by the approved institutional curriculum;
   
   Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
   
   Requirements
   
   Experience with general accounting principals preferred. QuickBooks experience desired;
   
   Prior post-secondary related teaching experience of at least 1 year in subject matter is highly preferred;
   
   A bachelor's degree is required for faculty members teaching business and business administration courses. If the bachelor's degree is not in the assigned teaching field, at least two years of related work experience or evidence of specialized training or competency in the assigned teaching field is required.
   
   Benefits
   
   Training & Development
   
   Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
   
   Continuous Growth Opportunities
   
   Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
   
   Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
   
   Basic Life & Accident Insurance
   
   Short & Long-term Disability
   
   401K Retirement Plan
   
   SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
   
   About Southern Careers Institute
   
   SCI has been changing lives for over 50 years, now and we're just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and South Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right business administration instructor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your business administration instructor job on Zippia to find and recruit business administration instructor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with business administration instructor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new business administration instructor

   Once you've selected the best business administration instructor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new business administration instructor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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