Part Time Instructor Economic

Central Piedmont Community College•Multi-Campus, NC

About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence throughout their employment in subject-matter mastery, teaching performance, evaluation of student learning, support of college policies and procedures, participation in college, division, and program activities, and contribution to the growth and enhancement of the college’s mission and programs. The instructor teaches assigned courses, plans and organizes instruction to maximize documented student learning, uses appropriate teaching strategies and instructional technology, adapts instruction to diverse student needs, develops course materials and syllabi, and incorporates core competencies into the curriculum. The instructor establishes learning outcomes and fair assessment methods, evaluates student performance, maintains accurate records, submits final grades on time, and responds sensitively to student needs. The role also includes teaching across a multi-campus environment and in credit or non-credit courses as needed; maintaining office hours; advising students; following college policies and protecting student confidentiality; providing attendance data; substituting for instructors when needed; and exercising stewardship of college facilities and materials. The instructor participates in committees, meetings, college events, curriculum development, graduation ceremonies, and student recruitment and retention activities, while supporting colleagues and contributing to the college’s educational goals and plans. The working environment is a typical classroom, lab, clinical, and/or online learning environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Economics or a related field; alternatively, a master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Economics or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the discipline and interpret and evaluate theories in the field.
Connect subject matter with related fields and stay current through professional development and participation in professional organizations and events.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Teach an appropriate course load and plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
Use appropriate teaching and learning strategies, adapting methods to meet diverse student needs.
Use available instructional technology when appropriate and encourage communication and higher-order thinking through assignments.
Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials, incorporate core competencies into the curriculum, and develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and develop and explain fair methods for measuring student progress.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, return work promptly, maintain accurate student-progress records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses in the discipline as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours and serve as a faculty advisor under the college advisement system.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines in accordance with program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information, substitute for other instructors when needed, steward college facilities and materials, and record and provide attendance data according to college policies.
Serve on assigned college, divisional, and program committees; participate in required meetings and events; and respond promptly to administrative information requests.
Support part-time and full-time colleagues and contribute to program and division curriculum development.
Participate in graduation ceremonies and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators, individually and as part of a team.
Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans and contribute to planning and development processes.
Participate in professional activities that support the educational goals of the college and its constituents, and perform responsibilities in accordance with college, division, and program goals and plans.
Participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.