Adjunct - Economics Instructor

Central Georgia Technical College • Warner Robins, GA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides associate-level Economics instruction to students in the classroom settings, prepares syllabi and lesson plans. Develops program goals and objectives. The instructor must possess the ability to teach all phases of the curriculum. Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques; use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other record-keeping required; effective use of oral and written communication skills; and knowledge of current in-field procedures. Follows approved course syllabus. Maintains program requirements, attends/completes all professional development training; meets with students and college personnel to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues. Evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives. Completes all reports, records and invoices in a timely manner and maintains accurate inventory of all assigned properties. This position may also serve as a lead instructor to provide mentoring support to adjunct faculty teaching in the discipline. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution. Dual Enrollment instructors are subject to the rules and regulations of the on-site location. Position may involve teaching traditional day and/or evening classes or online classes and will require travel within the college’s service area and additional travel as needed.

Requirements

• Earned Master’s degree in Economics from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education OR Earned master’s degree with a concentration (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours) in the teaching discipline from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Coursework must be in Economics or closely related discipline aligned to course competencies.
• Candidate must upload all required documentation to the CGTC applicant portal: Current Resume, Completed CGTC Job Application, ALL transcripts from any academic institution in which post-secondary credit was earned and also which show all conferred educational degrees.
• For Other/Alternative Qualification: Earned master’s degree in a related field from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education with demonstrated competence in teaching discipline outlined in the CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form.
• For Other/Alternative Qualification: Candidate must upload all required documentation to the CGTC employment portal: Current Resume, Completed CGTC Job Application, ALL transcripts from any academic institution in which post-secondary credit was earned and also which show all conferred educational degrees, CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form, ALL supporting documentation that demonstrates qualifications specific to the teaching discipline (e.g., publications, presented papers, professional development, work experience, professional licensure and certifications).
• Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Documented teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
• Possession of one or more of the following: publications or presented papers, professional development, work experience, professional licensure and certifications related to the teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provides associate-level Economics instruction to students in classroom settings.
• Prepares syllabi and lesson plans.
• Develops program goals and objectives.
• Teaches all phases of the curriculum.
• Demonstrates appropriate teaching techniques.
• Uses appropriate testing and grading procedures.
• Maintains proper maintenance of grade books and other record-keeping.
• Utilizes effective oral and written communication skills.
• Applies knowledge of current in-field procedures.
• Follows approved course syllabus.
• Maintains program requirements.
• Attends/completes all professional development training.
• Meets with students and college personnel to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues.
• Evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Completes all reports, records and invoices in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate inventory of all assigned properties.
• May serve as a lead instructor to provide mentoring support to adjunct faculty teaching in the discipline.
• Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards.
• Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution.
• Adheres to rules and regulations of the on-site location for Dual Enrollment instructors.
• May involve teaching traditional day and/or evening classes or online classes.
• Requires travel within the college’s service area and additional travel as needed.
• Teaching assignments may include teaching, and required travel, to one or more campus/site locations, to include dual enrollment programs and assigned locations, or any combination thereof.
• May include a combination of face-to-face and distance instructional delivery methods.
• Faculty may be assigned to any campus/site based on the business needs of the college.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career
• CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS). Adjunct positions are not eligible for TRS or ERS retirement benefits, state insurance, leave or holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level