Adjunct Faculty, Economics

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton College in Cicero, IL is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Principles of Economics I & II to a diverse student population, with courses offered during the day and evening.

The role requires using department syllabi, preparing and submitting a personalized course syllabus ahead of start date, maintaining gradebooks, recording attendance, and communicating with students and college staff. Required: Masters in Economics; teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree with concentration in Economics or related field.
• Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching at a College level.

Responsibilities

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education

Masters Degree with concentration in Economics

Job description

The adjunct instructor will teach Principles of Economics I & II to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day and evening.

The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Masters Degree with concentration in Economics or related field.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at a College level.