Economics Faculty

Tennessee Board of Regents; Konak; On-site; TRY 2,202,000 - 2,692,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement package

401K with match

Thirteen paid holidays

Health and dental insurance

Tuition discounts

State employee discounts

Job summary

Motlow State Community College seeks an Economics instructor to join its rotating faculty across multiple campuses in middle Tennessee. The position supports student learning through quality instruction and active advisement, aligned with catalog descriptions and course outlines.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Economics or related field with graduate coursework; preferred candidates have three years of CC teaching experience and can teach in an additional MSCC field.

Qualifications

• Masters in Economics or equivalent with required graduate coursework.
• Experience and knowledge of FERPA confidentiality rules.
• Ability to teach at community college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned per catalog and syllabus.
• Provide academic advisement and mentoring to students.
• Travel to multiple campuses as assigned.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership on curricular issues.
• Teach a 15-hour load per semester; summers voluntary.
• Post and maintain office hours for student advisement.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills

FERPA confidentiality knowledge

Effective written and verbal commun.

Education

Master’s degree in Economics

18 graduate hours in discipline

Tools

Banner

Job description

MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

is accepting applications for the following position:

Economics Faculty

Campus: Any

Position Summary: Term 9/10-month

Position number: B99854

Salary: $49,898

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes an excellent retirement package from the state of Tennessee, 401K plan with match, thirteen paid annual holidays in addition to annual and sick leave days, health and dental insurance, tuition discounts, and state employee discounts. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function:

Provide high quality effective instruction in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus; Facilitate student learning, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course's standard course outline as a guide; Advise and mentor students about academic and career goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in discipline or a qualifying field from a regionally accredited college or university or a Master’s degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in discipline or a qualifying field from a regionally accredited college or university by the application date.

Qualifying Fields: Economics

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in discipline or a qualifying field from a regionally accredited college or university or a Master’s degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in discipline or a qualifying field from a regionally accredited college or university by the application date. Three years of Community College teaching experience. Ability to teach in an additional MSCC teaching field.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus; Teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools as assigned; Travel to multiple campuses as assigned.
• Provide academic advisement and mentoring to students about academic and career goals.
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, curriculum chair, and academic leadership about curricular and programmatic issues and needs.
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, administration and staff to support the students, strategic plan, goals and business operations of the college; Work collegially as part of both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary teams.
• Stay abreast of current developments in the teaching discipline including scholarship, creative research, disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities that focus on the boundaries of knowledge, community-based scholarship, creative activities, and the development of cutting-edge teaching approaches.
• Support curricular and co-curricular activities within the college; Participate in graduation exercises.
• Teach a 15-hour load per semester; summers are voluntary, but not guaranteed
• Post and maintain office hours which provide adequate time for academic advisement with students; out-of-class meetings with students and colleagues; and faculty, division, and departmental meetings.
• Respond promptly to the Dean’s requests.
• Submit all requested paperwork timely and completely.
• Serve on college committees.
• Perform all duties in accordance with both TBR and MSCC policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Strong computer skills, to include college database (Banner) management, word processing, creating spreadsheets, e-mail, and the internet.
• Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to FERPA.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with students, fellow employees, college administrators, and other stakeholders.

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200

Motlow State Community College

Telephone [phone], TDD (931 393-1621)

E-mail; [e-mail]

Website: www.mscc.edu

Motlow College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time