Economics Adjunct Faculty (APO)

State-of-Georgi; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking an Economics Adjunct Faculty (APO) to provide instruction for a three-contact-hour course. The position requires teaching per approved syllabus, with schedules set by the Dean of General Education, and use of Blackboard Ultra for term activities.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Economics or related field, have online teaching experience, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

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.
• Teaching experience in an online setting.
• Blackboard Ultra Certification.
• Three years’ work experience in the last seven years.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Economics or related field with 18 graduate hours in Economics

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Job description

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

Salaries and Benefits

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

Benefits: 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.

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia Equal Opportunity Employer 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). Title IX and Equity Coordinator: Linda McEntire, Floyd County Campus, Building I 103, 706-295-6592, [e-mail]. GNTC is a Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an Equal Opportunity Institution. 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.

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