Online Adjunct Instructor – Economics

Taylor University•Upland, IN

2d•Remote

About The Position

Taylor University invites applications for Online Adjunct Instructors in Economics to support current and future online course offerings through the Center for Digital & Extended Learning (CDEL). Instructors help create an engaging, academically rigorous, and supportive online learning experience for Taylor students. Courses may include undergraduate Principles of Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and other economics courses based on departmental and program needs. Specific assignments depend on instructor qualifications and experience, course availability, enrollment, and departmental and program needs; appointment to the adjunct pool does not guarantee a teaching assignment. Online courses are supported through CDEL. Adjunct instructors work in partnership with the academic department and CDEL and follow established course objectives, learning outcomes, academic standards, course design, and instructional expectations. Candidates are expected to support Taylor University's mission and Christian educational environment. Taylor is a Christ-centered institution committed to whole-person education and to developing servant-leaders marked by a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth.

Requirements

A master’s degree or higher in Economics or a closely related field, with appropriate graduate-level coursework in Economics.
Relevant professional or academic experience in economics or a related field.
Strong written communication and organizational skills.
Ability to engage and support students effectively in an online learning environment.
Ability to use educational technology and learning management systems effectively.
Commitment to Taylor University’s mission and Christian educational environment.
Personal agreement with Taylor University’s Statement of Faith, Life Together Covenant, and Foundational Documents, and testimony to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Economics (strongly preferred).
Prior college-level teaching experience.
Previous experience teaching online or facilitating asynchronous online courses.
Professional or academic experience related to microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic analysis, or related areas.
Experience working with adult, nontraditional, or online learners.

Responsibilities

Facilitate assigned online courses in accordance with established course objectives, learning outcomes, and Taylor University academic standards.
Provide regular and meaningful interaction with students throughout the course.
Communicate clearly and consistently with students through the learning management system and other approved channels.
Provide timely, constructive feedback on student work.
Grade assignments and submit final grades according to University timelines.
Maintain accurate course records and monitor student engagement and progress.
Work collaboratively with the academic department and the Center for Digital & Extended Learning.
Complete required Taylor University and online-instructor onboarding and training.
Follow established course design and instructional expectations when teaching a CDEL-supported online course.
Support Taylor University's mission and commitment to whole-person education.
Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice the Life Together Covenant, and personally agree with and support Taylor University’s Foundational Documents.