ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF ECONOMICS (1217)

JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: Adjunct Instructor of EconomicsDIVISION/DEPARTMENT: School of Business & Aeronautical SciencesFLSA STATUS: Part-Time, Non-ExemptREPORTS TO: Chair, School of BusinessThe Adjunct Instructor of Economics is a part-time position employed for a specific assignment and specified academic term. The Adjunct Instructor of Economics shall have the primary responsibility of supporting the School of Business by maximizing its operating performance while achieving institutional goals and objectives. The Adjunct Instructor of Economics requires experience in the field with the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses both face-to-face and online. Faculty must develop and utilize a syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.Essential FunctionsOffer both introductory and advanced courses directly related to scheduled instruction, including lecture, laboratory, clinical, performance and coaching assignments.Conduct student assessment activities.Develop and utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.Be accountable for collaborative and applied research in various disciplines, including assistance with grant applications and data analysis on funded grants.Perform teaching, scholarship, service, professional development, and program assessment for accreditation.Advise students for both academic and career fields.A thorough understanding of technology, learning management systems, and computer applications is essential (i.e., Blackboard, Canvas, PowerCampus, Jenzabar, LinkedIn Learning).Participate in scholarly activities and academic services beyond the regular teaching assignment.Remain current in course discipline and instructing assigned courses in a manner consistent with the scheduled time, course content, and course credit approved by the faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees.Complete all teaching, advisement, and service assignments in a professional and timely manner.Give individual evaluations of student performance including midterm and final grades.Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishments of the responsibilities and functions of the School of Business.The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to foster a collaborative academic environment and cross-disciplinary initiative.Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship, service, and professional development.Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.Effective analytical and decision-making skills.Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.Proficient in MS Office Suite, and LinkedIn Learning.Proficient in using data in assessment and decision making.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.