Adjunct - Economics

Northwestern Michigan College•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

This adjunct faculty member works with the Social Science Academic Area to develop and teach ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics and ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics. The instructor fosters student learning, encourages discussion and active learning, maintains accurate course records, assesses coursework promptly, and communicates students’ progress. The role supports the mission of Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and its Social Sciences Academic Area, and requires the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners. Instruction may be in person during days, nights, or weekends, or delivered online, in a hybrid format, or by livestream. Adjunct faculty teach in formats that may include online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. They contribute to curriculum development and evaluation, use varied teaching and assessment strategies, prepare and deliver lectures, and use current and emerging classroom and distance-learning technologies. They also meet college training, reporting, recordkeeping, accessibility, privacy, syllabus, course-outline, and adjunct-review requirements. The position is hired through the third-party staffing agency EduStaff; selected candidates must complete the requirements of both NMC and EduStaff.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Economics, or 18 graduate credits in Economics.
Ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to present lectures and information clearly to students and academic area leadership.
Ability to calculate figures and percentages and apply basic statistical concepts.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, interpret complex nonverbal symbols such as formulas, equations, and graphs, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Successful higher education experience teaching Economics courses.
Successful higher education experience teaching online courses.
Experience or knowledge of using computers in course preparation and development.

Responsibilities

Participate in curriculum and course development, revision, and evaluation.
Prepare and deliver lectures and employ suitable strategies to foster student learning.
Stimulate class discussions and other active-learning activities.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations and other learning activities.
Use current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom, and conduct classroom research using classroom assessment techniques.
Use a variety of assessments, including exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and debriefings, to support student demonstration of learning.
Provide course syllabi that follow approved criteria and include the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle.
Maintain and regularly update Moodle gradebooks and/or other electronic grading systems.
Report grades by college deadlines and maintain accurate student academic records.
Meet classes at scheduled times and for the appropriate length of time.
Make reasonable accommodations approved by Disability Support Services and follow ADA requirements.
Follow college policy regarding FERPA.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to requests from academic chairs, department heads, committee chairs, and the Records Office.
Meet adjunct review and performance-review requirements, including timely completion of teaching observations where applicable.
Assess student learning outcomes and make improvements based on assessment results.
Develop and maintain course outlines for annual review and approval by the faculty supervisor or designee.
Provide class time for student feedback forms when needed to meet the college's response-rate standard.
Complete college reporting requirements due after the instructional period and develop course curriculum in preparation for the coming academic year.
Monitor and respond to college communications in a timely manner.
Support the academic area and college through work normally expected of adjunct faculty, and support college and community initiatives.