"Online Economics Adjunct Instructor"

Job Description

Working Title

Online Economics Adjunct Instructor

Position Status

Part Time

Department

School of Liberal Arts and Education

General Summary

Teach courses in the Economics Program and assist the department in its endeavor to support the mission of Odessa College.

Specific Position Duties

• Teach assigned courses in the curriculum;
• Teach web classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies including Tegrity;
• Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field;
• Utilize appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
• Provide students with written expectations in such matters as syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.;
• Administer tests which are appropriate to course content;
• By ways and means of instructing students, affirm the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
• Maintain an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the web classroom, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity;
• Prepare adequately for class and devote appropriate time to web instruction-related activities;
• Deliver material in a clear and understandable manner; and
• Address student concerns in comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters degree in Economics or a Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics from an accredited institution;
2. Oral/written communication skills needed to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
3. Documented commitment to teaching excellence; and
4. Documented experience with Student Success.

Posting Number

A00535P

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/5910

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