Instructor - Economics

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Bloomington, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Economics Department at Normandale Community College is committed to providing a solid foundation in economics to students of all backgrounds. The department values a diversity of approaches and backgrounds in its faculty members and encourages a participatory and democratic faculty culture. Normandale Community College is striving to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes, and faculty hired into these positions will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers. The successful candidate will teach in an inclusive, student-ready, and culturally responsive manner, covering a broad spectrum of Economics courses through various instructional modalities (online, face-to-face, hybrid), and work as a team member to maintain a student-ready learning environment. They will contribute to department, division, and college goals, engage in scholarly activities, be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students, demonstrate knowledge of assessment of student learning outcomes, and participate in curriculum development and college-wide committees.

Requirements

Master's degree with a major in economics OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in economics.
Address experience working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds as part of their cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Coursework beyond the Master’s degree
Post-secondary teaching experience
Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
An understanding of the community college mission and its unique population
Experience in online learning and/or course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L
Experience providing specific strategies to create a sense of belonging within the classroom
Experience teaching courses with innovative teaching practices to support the success and retention of underrepresented students, including students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students
Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated commitment to collegial activities - service on committees, developing assessment, and guiding students.

Responsibilities

Teach in an inclusive, student-ready, and culturally responsive manner to meet the needs of our diverse student body
Teach a broad spectrum of Economics courses including day and evening classes, and utilizing different instructional modalities, including online, face to face, and hybrid delivery formats.
Work as a team member in maintaining a student-ready learning environment that meets the educational needs of a diverse student body.
Contribute to department, division, and college goals, which provide the basis for program planning, implementation, evaluation and support
Engage in scholarly activities consistent with the college’s goals
Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students
Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses.
Participate in faculty and department meetings and College-wide committees.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Generous vacation and sick leave
11 paid holidays each year
Employer-paid life insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tax-deferred compensation
Tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met.
Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)