South Piedmont Community College Looking for Economics Adjunct Full Time

Job Description

The Economics adjunct instructor provides quality-learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the School of Arts and Sciences. Courses may include Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.

Essential Duties Summary

•        Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
•        Develop learning strategies and curriculum that will promote successful teaching and learning in a learning-centered environment
•        Facilitate learning through classroom activities, distance learning experiences, workforce development, and out-of-classroom activities
•        Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course and program levels
•        Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
•        Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
•        Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college
•        Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
•        Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
•        Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
•        Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time
•        Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
•        Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties), or in a corrections setting (Anson county)
•        Accept teaching assignments scheduled during the day, evening, weekends, or online
•        Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs 

Required Qualifications

•        A Master’s degree in Economics OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Economics
•        Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

•        Community college teaching experience
•        Online teaching experience
•        Familiarity with a course management system such as Canvas 
•        Working knowledge/utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications

Posting Number: JP00527FY17-18