Economics Adjunct

South Piedmont Community College; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College seeks an Economics Adjunct to teach Microeconomics and Macroeconomics in the School of Arts and Sciences. The position is part-time and supports learning through asynchronous and synchronous formats.

Courses may be offered at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling throughout daytime, evening, and weekend hours based on departmental needs and instructor availability.

Qualifications

• 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
• Online teaching experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS and Microsoft Office tools (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality learning opportunities in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
• Teach in asynchronous and/or synchronous modalities
• Provide flexible scheduling across daytime, evening, and weekends as needed
• Maintain and submit class records and reports on time
• Promote student success through accessible materials and feedback
• Engage in ongoing professional development and program assessment

Skills

Communication skills

Oral & written communication

Education

Master’s degree in Economics

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Economics Adjunct is a part-time position. Under the direction of the Department Chair, the adjunct provides quality learning opportunities in the School of Arts and Sciences. Courses may include Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.

Classes may be offered in asynchronous and / or synchronous modalities. Synchronous teaching assignments may be scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options throughout the daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.

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

Customize and facilitate curriculum using effective learning strategies, syllabi, and materials that promote successful teaching and learning

Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and / or classroom activities designed to support student success where applicable

Access and return student work with feedback in a timely manner

Inform students of their grades and progress in the course

Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course and program levels

Create, select, and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including textbooks and library resources which meet college accessibility guidelines

Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory

Demonstrate a high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans

Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program

Provide accessibility to students and colleagues

Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time

Accept teaching assignments based on departmental need and instructor availability

Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic 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 learning management system such as Canvas

Working knowledge/utilization of Microsoft Office products

Physical Demands

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

• * Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)



• * Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)



• * Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• * Do you have a Master’s degree or above in Economics OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Economics?
  
  
  
  • Master’s degree or above in Economics
  
  
  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Economics
  
  
  • Neither
  
  
  
  


• * Do you have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing?
  
  
  
  • Excellent Skills
  
  
  • Good Skills
  
  
  • Fair Skills
  
  
  • No Skills