"Instructor of Economics"

Title: Instructor of Economics

Department: CN Business and Social Science

Campus Location: Connect Campus

Employee Classification: FAC - Faculty

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $64,118

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Varies based on course schedule

Remote Eligible: This position is eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: Must be a Texas resident prior to hire

Job Summary:

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities as assigned by designated supervisor (may include online or Weekend College)

Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College

Aids in the development of curricula, including individual course syllabi as assigned

Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system

Works with colleagues to select appropriate textbooks for departmental adoptions, and abides by departmental decisions for textbooks

Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings

Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning

Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes

Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success

Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline

Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards

Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline

Assigns grades consistent with course requirements

Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures

Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

Service Excellence

Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)

Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite

Adheres to College policies and procedures

Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in Economics

OR

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications:

Work experience in the discipline / teaching area

Experience teaching a class or facilitating training

Teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology

Experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume

Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter

Knowledge of how students learn

Ability to adapt to student learning needs

Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies

Promotion of positive expectations of students

Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning

Incorporation of pedagogical innovation

Assessment of student learning

Assessment of self-learning

Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum

Development of relevant content for classes

Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies

Experience mentoring and advising students

Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring

Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community

Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy

Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accomodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.