Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Economics Professor to teach courses in economics, assist students, and engage in research. Responsibilities include maintaining office hours, participating in academic committees, and evaluating curricula. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and proficiency in various educational technologies. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to both teaching and research within an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Ability to listen and engage with students.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comprehension of academic text and requirements.
• Teaching skills for diverse learner groups.
• Logical reasoning for academic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain office hours to assist students.
• Serve on committees addressing academic policies.
• Select necessary teaching materials.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Plan and evaluate course content.
• Write grant proposals for research funding.

Skills

Speaking

Active Listening

Writing

Reading Comprehension

Instructing

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Microsoft Access

Data entry software

Email software

The MathWorks MATLAB

Google Docs

R

Minitab

StataCorp Stata

Calendar and scheduling software

Blackboard Learn

Learning Management System (LMS)

Course management system software

Sakai CLE

Turnitin

Job description

Economics Professor

Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Qualities of an Economics Professor

• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Tools & Technology Utilized

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• Email software
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Google Docs
• R
• Minitab
• StataCorp Stata
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Blackboard Learn
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Course management system software
• Sakai CLE
• Turnitin

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