Instructor-Economics, 9-Month

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; must have 18 graduate hours in Economics. 
• Must meet minimum SACS criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one year’s teaching experience at the college level required.
• Previous experience teaching Economics required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds. 
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, and bending required.
• Work environment can be stressful at times in dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.

• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching using Blackboard, Moodle, or similar Learning Management System preferred.

 

SUMMARY

 

Open until filled-Spring 2027 Semester

A full-time faculty member is a College employee whose primary assignment involves teaching or the direct support of teaching.  The position of full-time faculty member is a demanding one that involves delivery of instruction, preparation and evaluation of such instruction, accessibility to students, committee assignments, and service to College and community.  

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Conduct assigned classes of instruction in the best manner to achieve student learning; present information, ideas, and skills in ways which are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and which show sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Provide students with the approved course syllabus and relate instruction and evaluation to that syllabus.
• Treat students with tact and respect; maintain collegial relationships; and work productively as a member of a team.
• Evaluate achievement with timely interim and final performance evaluations and assign grades which reflect College policy and the achievement of course objectives as stated in the syllabus.
• Provide academic advising, maintain regular office hours, and maintain overall accessibility to students, which necessitates flexibility in arranging out-of-class consultations to accommodate student needs.
• Maintain instructional quality and effectiveness through constant and timely revisions of programs and course syllabi within assigned content area.
• Maintain class records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Develop new courses and select and recommend appropriate instructional materials and textbooks.
• Serve on College committees.
• Attend and otherwise participate in scheduled department, division, and College meetings and participate in graduation.
• Maintain currency in content areas through appropriate professional development.
• Participate in activities that enhance the College’s service to students and to the community.

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