"Economics Faculty"

Job Description

Position Summary

Located 45 minutes from the Nations Capital and nestled in a history-rich region of Southern Maryland, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has twice been recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation. CSM is also nationally ranked among the top 100 producers of minority associate degrees across many fields. With more than 100 academic programs, CSM is known for its student-centered focus, innovation, and responsiveness to our regional workforce and community. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break.  We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

Economics faculty are a vital part of the Business Department and support key academic pathways across the college. Economics courses are essential to the Accounting and Business degree programs and meet General Education requirements for many other majors. Faculty in this area help students develop analytical and decision-making skills that prepare them for careers in business, public policy, and the social sciences, and for transfer to four-year institutions.

This position is not research-focused. This is a full-time teaching focused position.

CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits, a State Retirement Pension plan, wellness programs, Code Green early-closure Fridays in the summer, and college closure during spring break, major holidays, and the winter holiday period. We are committed to providing an innovative and flexible learning environment focused on student success.

Economics faculty work closely with students, design meaningful learning experiences, support department and college initiatives, and contribute to student clubs and academic activities. Faculty teach in multiple modalities including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and hyflex, using open educational resources and Direct Digital Access materials where appropriate. We are seeking an educator committed to active learning, engagement, and ongoing professional development.

Salary placement will fall between the minimum and midpoint of the faculty salary range. This position is open until filled.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Economics faculty teach first- and second-year courses including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, as well as the General Studies Introduction to Economics course. Additionally, all Business Department Faculty may be called upon to teach entry-level business courses based on faculty qualifications. The successful candidate will teach 30 credit hours per academic year. Teaching assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, accelerated, web, hybrid, or hyflex courses. Summer teaching opportunities may be available.

Faculty may be assigned to teach at any of CSMs campuses or centers and may also teach dual enrollment courses through the Early College program, which allows high school juniors and seniors to take college courses while simultaneously meeting their high school graduation requirements. Responsibilities include planning and delivering instruction, assessing student learning, maintaining office hours, participating in committees, and engaging in ongoing professional development.

Duties and standards include but are not limited to:

• Teach 30 credits of Economics courses per academic year
• Teach morning, day, evening, weekend, hybrid, online, or hyflex courses as needed
• Design assignments that connect economic concepts to students programs of study and real-world applications
• Engage students through active and collaborative learning
• Support students outside of class through office hours and academic guidance
• Incorporate culturally relevant and inclusive teaching practices
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Deliver instruction to diverse student populations with varying levels of preparation
• Use evidence-based engagement strategies that support retention and student success
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback to help students improve
• Use OER and other technology-enhanced instructional tools as appropriate
• Participate in professional development, workshops, conferences, and organizations
• Demonstrate mastery of computer and instructional technology skills

Minimum Education and Training

* processing, internet tools, and instructional technology * Ability to use a learning management system such as MyLearning (D2L)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of full-time or two years of adjunct post-secondary teaching experience, preferably at a community college
• Two years of professional experience in Economics or a closely related field
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and program improvement
• Experience using OER or digital courseware
• Experience supporting student clubs, pathways, or learning communities

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Final candidates will undergo the following checks:

• Criminal History Check
• Sex Offender Registry Check

Conflict of Interest Policy
Employees must avoid activities or employment that conflict with their duties or the interests of the college. Full-time employees must disclose any additional full-time employment or equivalent consulting roles to Human Resources.

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts. Applicants will also respond to the following supplemental questions during the application process:

Supplemental Questionnaire

1. Provide a statement of teaching philosophy.
2. Confirm that resume and transcripts have been attached.

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