Part Time Economics Instructor

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,146,000 - 1,632,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara invites applications for a part-time Economics Instructor to teach online Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and in-person classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Sanborn campus. The role requires NYS compliance trainings and participation in professional development and meetings.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in Economics or MBA with 12 graduate economics hours. Prior college teaching, especially online with Brightspace, is desirable.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Economics, or an MBA with at least 12 graduate economics credits.
• Desirable: teaching experience at a college or community college; online teaching experience with Brightspace.

Responsibilities

• Help students during designated office hours.
• Attend and participate in meetings as necessary.
• Complete NYS compliance trainings.
• Complete online teaching training.
• Adhere to attendance and College grading policies.

Education

Master’s Degree in Economics, or MBA with 12 graduate economics hours

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Part Time Economics Instructor

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Position Status

FLSA Exempt

Advertised Salary

Department

Department Economics

Working Hours

Working Hours In person and Online

General Description

SUNY Niagara has a need for a part time instructors to teach an online section of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. We also have a need for in person classes on Tuesday and Thursday. Part time instructors will also be responsible completing mandatory New York State compliance trainings. Applicants must be able to attend in-person meetings, professional development, and other obligations on the Sanborn campus.
Remuneration for this position is: $1,008 per lecture hour
Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.

Typical Work Activities

• Help students during a designated office hour
• Attend and participate in meetings as necessary
• Complete NYS compliance trainings
• Complete online teaching training
• Adhere to attendance and College grading policies

Essential Functions

Ability to navigate relationships with diverse populations. Ability to speak in front of groups of people. Ability to actively involve and engage students in their own learning. Must be able to effectively communicate with students, co-workers, supervisors and the campus and external community. Must be able to develop, prepare, and present information. Must able to operate computers. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Economics, or an M.B.A. degree with a minimum of 12 graduate school hours in economics.

Desirable Qualifications

• Any teaching experience, but preferably experience teaching in a college, particularly in a community college.
• Experience teaching online especially utilizing Brightspace

License(s)/Certifications

About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.
SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!
SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Number

F201P

Open Date

10/25/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have at least a Master’s Degree in Economics, or an M.B.A. degree with a minimum of 12 graduate school hours in economics?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Certifications/Licenses
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae

Human Resources
A261 Notar Administration Building
3111 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn, NY 14132
Phone - 716-614-5950, Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]