Adjunct Instructor - Economics

Tennessee Board of Regents • Jackson, FL

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About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor - Economics delivers quality instruction using integrative technologies. Courses may be taught on ground, in the evening, off campus, or through distance-based delivery, as assigned or required. Future teaching assignments are made on a term-by-term basis and may include fall, spring, and summer. Applications for adjunct positions are accepted continuously and reviewed when openings become available; the posting is not a guarantee of an open position and closes yearly on October 31. Applicants must re-apply each year to keep an application active in the system.

The instructor posts grades during the term to provide student feedback and submits final grades by the Registrar’s deadline. The instructor completes required College training and reports, including attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions, and surveys, by applicable deadlines. The instructor advises the Program Chair or Dean as soon as possible if unable to teach a class, attends meetings when requested, follows College and TBR policies and guidelines, and performs other assigned duties. The instructor regularly checks JSCC email and the departmental mailbox and responds to messages within 48 hours, except on weekends. A class syllabus must be submitted or the department syllabus updated at least two weeks before the first class day or within seven days after contract execution.

The pay rate is $600 per credit hour. A resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required; unofficial transcripts are accepted during application, while official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants are subject to a background check upon hire.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics or a related field.
• At least 18 graduate-level credit hours in Economics from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required; unofficial transcripts are accepted during the application process, and official transcripts are required upon hire.
• Applicants are subject to a background check upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Collegiate-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses on ground and teach evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses as required.
• Post grades during the term for student feedback and submit final grades for each semester by the Registrar’s deadline.
• Complete required College training and submit required attendance, Early Alert, progress, grade, and survey materials by their deadlines.
• Notify the Program Chair or Dean as early as possible if unable to teach a class.
• Attend meetings when requested by the Program Chair and/or Dean.
• Comply with College and TBR policies and guidelines and perform other duties as assigned.
• Regularly check JSCC email and the departmental mailbox and respond to messages within 48 hours except on weekends.
• Submit a class syllabus or update the department syllabus at least two weeks before the first day of class or within seven days of contract execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level