"Full-time Faculty - Business Academy (Economics and Finance)"

Job Description

Nature of Work

Full-time faculty in the Business Academy with primary teaching emphasis in Economics and Finance and related areas as assigned by the Dean. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in agribusiness. The faculty member participates in the department and the institutions communities of learners to foster a culture of inquiry, critical self-reflection, evidence-based decision making, and a learner-centered environment.

Examples of Work Performed

General Summary: Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College.

Essential Duties:

1. Contribute to students academic growth and development, which includes all of the following.
2. Teaching, which includes but is not limited to the following:
3. Have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject
4. Maintain competence in the assigned field of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom, studio or laboratory
5. Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
6. Maintain respect for the student and the students posture as a learner
7. Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with the course requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluation
8. Organize course presentations through short-term and long-range outcomes
9. Present abstract ideas and theories clearly
10. Conduct classroom presentations and activities utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential backgrounds and learning styles
11. Actively engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratories
12. Coordinate handouts, video and/or online materials and/or articles to update course content
13. Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology into classes
14. Encourage student to think for themselves
15. Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate to the class
16. Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilities
17. Be accessible to students; post and maintain office hours
18. Provide regular and timely assessment of student progress
19. Be fair in examinations and grading
20. Participate in program assessment and catalog revisions
21. Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, revise and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content.
22. Participate in program review and updating requirements
23. Advising students, which includes but is not limited to the following:
24. Be knowledgeable about college policies and program requirements
25. Help students plan programs of study
26. Provide students with advice on academic issues and career counseling, tutoring, and other academic support resources
27. Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the departmental enrollment management plan, including serving directly in student recruitment, retention, and success strategies
28. Schedule and maintain availability for student advising
29. Establish and maintain timely communication with advisees
30. Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations and activities
31. Professional achievement and continual preparation and study through scholarly and creative activity will vary according to the field, examples of which may include the following:
32. Participate in academic organizations related to teaching assignment
33. Give scholarly presentations, workshops or performances
34. Produce scholarly materials such as original or applied research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews, musical arrangements, or works of art
35. Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance as faculty member
36. Seek external funding through approved grant and contract work related to discipline, as appropriate and assigned
37. Provide evidence of achievement within and significance of contributions to field
38. Provide evidence of quality and originality of thought or work and breadth and depth of perspective
39. Be willing and able to continue individual development and professional productivity as a member of the faculty.
40. Professional services rendered outside the academic discipline in ways other than teaching that contribute to the work of the College vary from individual to individual. Service to the college and community, and profession related to the professional assignment includes the following:
41. Participate in campus and community presentations
42. Serve on discipline, department, school, and campus-wide committees and initiatives
43. Take an active role in discipline, departmental, and school accreditation and reaccreditation activities, as appropriate and as assigned
44. Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, consistent with the role and mission of the institution, school and department
45. Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities
46. Provide leadership in professional organizations and/or good citizenship in the community at large
47. Foster and sustain collegial relations with campus, community and profession

Secondary Duties:

Other duties as assigned by Dean

Required Qualifications

PhD/DBA in Economics, Finance, Agribusiness or related field from an accredited institution by January 1, 2025. ABD will be considered with appropriate documentation of expected completion date

Earned Doctorate required for tenure

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience in Economics, Finance, Agribusiness
• Experience working with a diverse student body
• Experience teaching via web-based instruction
• Experience of effective communication skills

License and Certification Requirements

None

Other Requirements

Successful background records check

Salary Information

Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with the SCEA agreement; excellent benefits package

FTE

1.000

FLSA

Exempt

Union Status

SCEA

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F394P

Desired Start Date

01/01/2025

Open Date

09/12/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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