Adjunct - Economics

Northwestern-Michigan-College; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Michigan College seeks an adjunct instructor to develop and teach Economics courses ECO 201 and ECO 202. You will foster student learning, stimulate discussions, and assess coursework while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires flexibility for in-person, online, hybrid, or livestream instruction. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Economics or 18 graduate credits, with higher-education teaching experience and comfort with online tools like Moodle.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Economics, or 18 graduate credits in Economics.
• Experience teaching economics at the higher education level is preferred.
• Experience teaching online courses is preferred.
• Experience/knowledge of using computers in course preparation and development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures for economics courses (e.g., ECO 201 and ECO 202).
• Foster student learning, stimulate discussions, and promote active learning.
• Maintain accurate class-related records and promptly assess coursework.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi and maintain Moodle gradebooks.
• Participate in adjunct faculty development and meet adjunct review requirements.
• Adapt instruction to in-person, online, hybrid, livestream formats as needed.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Student engagement

Lecture delivery

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Economics; or 18 graduate credits in Economics

Tools

Moodle

Online teaching tools

Job description

Summary

This adjunct faculty member is responsible for working in conjunction with the Social Science Academic Area toward the development and instruction of Economics courses: ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics, and ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics. This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper class-related records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress. The adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff that is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of NMC and the Social Sciences Academic Area. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners. Responsibilities may include in-person instruction days, nights or weekends, or online, hybrid or livestream instruction.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree or higher in Economics, or 18 graduate credits in Economics.

Preferred

• Successful higher education experience teaching Economics courses
• Successful higher education experience teaching online courses
• Experience/knowledge of the use of computers in course preparation and development

(Visit our website to see the NMC Adjunct Resource Guide for further details.)

Specifically, adjunct faculty have these responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Teaching Responsibilities

When teaching any courses including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats, the adjunct instructor will meet the responsibilities of adjunct faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, and Professional Qualities and Abilities. Adjunct faculty are encouraged to participate in Professional Development and in areas that Support of College and Community Initiatives.

Teaching Effectiveness

• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities
• Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques
• Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process
• Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings
• Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle
• Maintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systems

Faculty Professional Development

• Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization as time allows

Support of College, Community Initiatives

• Meets requirements for the adjunct review process
• Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Daily

• Participates in curriculum and course development, revision, and evaluation.
• Employs a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning and assessment of the same.
• Prepares and delivers lectures to students.
• Stimulates class discussions and other active learning activities.
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations as needed
• Demonstrates an interest in using current and emerging technologies in the classroom.

Curriculum

• Supports the academic area and College through other work normally expected of adjunct faculty members.

Adjunct Faculty General Responsibilities

• Attend and comply with all HR required Faculty member training
• Report grades by college deadlines
• Keep accurate student academic records
• Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time
• Make reasonable accommodations as approved by Disability Support Services to meet students' needs in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
• Follow College policy on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Respond to requests including, but not limited to Academic Chairs, Department Heads, committee chairs, and the Records Office in a timely and thorough manner
• Meet requirements of the Adjunct Performance Review Processs in a timely manner and with the intention of maintaining teaching effectiveness, professional development, and support of College/ community initiatives
• Assess student learning outcomes and make improvements based on the assessment results
• Develop and distribute course syllabi for each course taught to each student that follows the approved course syllabus criteria template
• Develop and maintain course outlines which are reviewed and approved annually by the faculty supervisor or her/his designee.
  • Timely completion of all Teaching Observations (see earlier explanations of requirements). A-1st year only)
  • Provide class time for the college's student feedback forms via Evaluation Kit or similar software forms if necessary to meet the colllege’s student response rate standard

Adjunct Faculty are encouraged to:

• Attend Commencement
• Attend Opening Conferences and other NMC employee meetings
• Attend the three NMC Professional Development Days per academic year
• Participate in activities designed to promote attainment of the College vision and its mission

Non-Teaching Responsibilities

• Complete college reporting requirements that are due after the conclusion of the instructional period
• Develop curriculum for their courses in preparation for the coming academic year
• Make a reasonable effort to participate in college and committee meetings
• Monitor and respond to college communications in a timely manner

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to effectively present lectures and information to students and academic area leadership in clear and understandable manner.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic statistics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions when traveling between campus buildings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position is hired through a third-party staffing agency EduStaff. If selected, you will be required to complete the requirements of both NMC and EduStaff.