Part-time Faculty - Economics

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); Remote; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is hiring a part-time faculty member for the Economics of Financial Literacy course. Join a diverse and dynamic teaching environment, focusing on providing high-quality online learning experiences. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and a strong foundation in economics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or a related field with at least 18 credit hours of graduate level coursework in finance or a related field.
• Innovative teaching techniques to enhance student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach online sections of ECON 1101 and possibly on-campus sections.
• Use innovative teaching and learning techniques to provide high-quality learning experiences.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Economics

Financial Literacy

Education

Master's degree in economics

Job description

Job Title: Part-time Faculty - Economics
Location: UNG - Online
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 279511
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Department Information

The MCCB is an AACSB-accredited college of business that offers programs on five campuses in the North Georgia region, located near the largest grouping of FinTech companies in the country. The MCCB includes the Institute for Cyber Operations, the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and the Truist Center for Ethical Leadership. In addition to the B.B.A. with majors in finance, accounting, management, marketing, and information systems, the college offers undergraduate degrees in computer science, cybersecurity, and technology management, and minors that include business administration, computer science, cybersecurity, economics, entrepreneurship, and FinTech. Graduate programs include the Cottrell M.B.A., Master of Accountancy, Master of Computer Science, and four graduate certificates. The international group of teacher-scholars provides an exceptional learning community to prepare students for their professional roles and to engage with business and industry in the region to foster economic development.

Job Summary

The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a part-time faculty position in economics in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB).

Responsibilities

• The most likely teaching schedule for this position will be one online section of Economics of Financial Literacy (ECON 1101). There is also a possibility of teaching on-campus sections of ECON 1101. Use innovative teaching and learning techniques to provide high quality learning experiences for our students is expected.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or a related field with at least 18 credit hours of graduate level coursework in finance or a related field.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.