Adjunct Assistant Professor, Economics (Business Programs)

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Santa Fe College seeks an Adjunct Assistant Professor to develop, prepare, and teach a variety of economics coursework under general supervision. The instructor must be able to teach during the day, evening, or online, including through other distance-learning formats. Santa Fe College is a member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and offers traditional and innovative business programs. The position supports student success through quality instruction, curriculum development, assessment, timely feedback, accurate student records, and appropriate office hours. The instructor collaborates with the department chair, faculty, peers, and academic teams; uses instructional technology; participates in meetings, committees, and college activities; and follows college policies and applicable laws, including requirements for records, privacy, security, and confidentiality. Other duties may be assigned. Applications are accepted continuously for multiple positions and reviewed as needed. Applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts if applicable. Official transcripts are required before an employment offer. A criminal background check will be conducted. Santa Fe College is committed to a diverse, nondiscriminatory work and educational environment. The college reserves the right to extend deadlines or not fill advertised positions; preference is given to eligible veterans and their spouses.

Requirements

Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of qualifying fields such as Business, Management, Administration, Finance, or Economics.
Ability to teach during the day, evening, or online, including through other distance-learning formats.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Adaptability, flexibility, and a supportive approach to change in a rapid-growth environment.
Analytical aptitude and problem-solving ability, including collecting and interpreting data, identifying issues, drawing conclusions, developing recommendations, and evaluating outcomes.
Professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful communication skills.
Critical-thinking and judgment skills to make timely, well-reasoned decisions.
Customer-service skills, including responding promptly and courteously to students and faculty and assisting students with limited computer skills.
Integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics.
Organization and time-management skills.
Ability to identify problems, determine causes, develop solutions, and follow through on resolutions.
Relationship-management and interactive-service skills.
Ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience.
Ability to incorporate appropriate instructional technology into coursework.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success.
Support the college and departmental missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborate with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that supports mastery of course content.
Demonstrate technological literacy and innovation in instructional delivery.
Work collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
Assist with implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the college's philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
Participate in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
Provide students with frequent, timely assessments and clear feedback on academic performance.
Document student progress and maintain attendance, grading, and student learning outcome records.
Develop methods to assess fairly and accurately students' progress toward stated learning outcomes and objectives.
Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Maintain records of operating procedures and, as needed, guide others on position-specific knowledge, collegewide ERP and related processes, and established departmental procedures.
Serve the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
Comply with college rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws and regulations governing public employees, including requirements related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Protect the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provide courteous, informed, accessible, and professional service.
Perform other duties as assigned.