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Job Title:

Economics Instructor Part-time

Agency:

Columbus Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003538

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description:

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a part-time adjunct instructor for economics. Under general supervision, this individual will prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction; evaluate students' progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes; academically advise students; attend faculty development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences as needed. Further requirements include assisting with recruitment, retention, job placement efforts, and sustaining a credible advisory board for the program. This position is on campus and requires day and evening instruction. This position is part-time/ exempt.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

• May be required to teach high school students

• May require occasional weekends

• May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)

• May require travel

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts classes using a variety of learning experiences and activities

• Ensures adherence to technical college safety requirements in classrooms by following established procedures

• Evaluate students' progress in attaining goals and objectives

• Follows state standards in developing course outlines, goals, and objectives

• Ensure consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate course work

• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately

• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward students

• Demonstrates current and comprehensive knowledge of the subject areas to be taught

• Communicates students' progress to students and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines

• Accurately records pertinent information in students' records as required

• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports and submits in a timely manner

• Shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures

• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for when or when absent; uses work time appropriately

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature

• Effective written and oral communication

• General Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Products)

• Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Columbus Technical College

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in economics

-OR-

• A Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a concentration a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours or 27 graduate quarter hours in economics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with instruction in a postsecondary setting and experience with learning management systems.

• Experience with analyzing student learning outcomes and course data.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit an employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Please note:If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee's Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system's requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay. Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.

Employment Policy:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students- 706.641.5032,fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees- 706.649.1883,jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504)- 706.649.1442,ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.