Economics Adjunct Faculty (APO)

Georgia Northwestern Technical College; Georgia; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking a qualified Economics Adjunct Faculty member to teach a three-contact-hour course. The instructor will use Blackboard Ultra for online components, deliver instruction per the approved syllabus, and assess student progress.

Responsibilities include grading, record-keeping, and participation in professional development. Required a Master’s in Economics (or related field with 18 graduate hours) with teaching experience at a technical college

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Economics.
• Teaching experience at a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) college preferred.
• Experience teaching online and Blackboard Ultra Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction based on approved course syllabus.
• Ensure course outcomes meet objectives and prepare curriculum.
• Evaluate student progress and administer exams.
• Maintain attendance and grades records and attend trainings.
• Assist recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Online teaching

Effective communication

Adult learners

Lesson planning

Instructional delivery

Education

Master’s degree in Economics

18 graduate hours in Economics

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Job description

Job Overview

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Position Information

Job Title: Economics Adjunct Faculty (APO)

Job Requisition ID: JR0000000362

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: LUMP SUM

Location: Georgia Northwestern Technical College, One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, Georgia 30161

Job Description

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Economics. Specific teaching schedules will be determined by the Dean of General Education. This position requires faculty to use the Blackboard Ultra Learning Management System throughout a term.

• Provides professional instruction based on approved course syllabus.
• Ensures that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives
• Prepares curriculum and syllabus for coursework taught
• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Administers and grades class examinations
• Maintains records of student attendance and grades
• Attends in-service training, workshops and seminars, as needed
• Maintains program certification requirements
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training areas
• Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts
• Meets with students, staff members, supervisors, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Skill in developing lesson outlines and materials
• Knowledge of vocational area of assignment
• Skill in presenting subject matter
• Skill in administering tests to evaluate progress
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with adult learners
• Oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of student information

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Economics or Master’s Degree in related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Economics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) college.
• Teaching experience in an online setting.
• Blackboard Ultra Certification.
• Three years’ work experience in the last seven years.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements

• Internet access sufficient for online instruction, computer access with the ability to connect to GNTC servers.

Salary: $1650.00 for a three-contact-hour course paid by lump sum semi-monthly.

If this is a part-time position, no benefits are available. If this is a full-time position, benefits include:

• 13 paid State holidays
• annual and sick leave
• paid parental leave
• educational support leave
• options in the State of Georgia health and flexible benefits package
• 401k & 457 options
• a choice of two retirement systems dependent upon position: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employer’s Retirement System of Georgia.

Background Check

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check, shall be conducted on all candidates prior to employment. Some positions may require a motor vehicle record search, credit history and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

GNTC is a Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Title IX and Equity Coordinator: Linda McEntire, Floyd County Campus, Building I 103, 706-295-6592, [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.