Instructor - Economics jobs in Gastonia, NC

Full-time College Economics instructor with teaching duties in General Education College Transfer courses.  

Responsibilities include active participation in departmental work on curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy.  

This position is for a 9-month period. Teaching assignments may be for day and/or evening hours.  Courses may be seated, synchronous, asynchronous, or hybrid.  

Must be willing to travel and teach at off-campus locations including local area high schools.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction to students.  Prepare for each learning experience; prepare, maintain, and update lesson plan; develop and prepare methods to evaluate student performance; assist in ordering supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons as appropriate.

Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; proctor tests; grade and record individual scores.

Provide individual assistance to students outside of the classroom as appropriate.

Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and/or courses.

Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain various records and databases according to program needs or accreditation require­ments, and submit reports according to policy.

Maintain current knowledge in the appropriate academic fields; participate in staff develop­ment programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate.

Assist with and carry out, as required, the implementation of policies and procedures related to required instruction­al area.

Communicate clearly, conscientiously, and in a caring manner with students.

Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate a variety of textbooks, films, and videos; select books and other materials to be used for assigned instructional classes.

Maintain required office hours according to established policies.

Other important duties and responsibilities

Interact with colleagues and students in a collegial and professional manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Degree Requirements:

Master’s degree in Economics or closely-related field required.  If master’s is in a closely-related field, the applicant must have at least 18 graduate hours in Economics. Course work in adolescent learning, adult learning, educational leadership, and educational technology are all highly desirable.  

Experience:

Experience teaching college-level Economics is required.  Experience with using instructional technology is required.  Experience teaching in both high school and college environments is a plus.  Willingness to teach in both high school and college environments is a requirement.

Knowledge of:

• Classroom instructional techniques and proce­dures.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
• Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in curriculum and course development.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regu­lations, as appropriate.

Ability to:

• Participate in instructional programs suited to the community.
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, proce­dures, laws, and regulations.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Supplemental Information 

Must be a good team member and be willing to update skills as needed.  Must be able to work effectively with diverse student populations.  Educational philosophy must be compatible with the role of the community college and with best practices in education.

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Oral communication skills will be assessed in the interview. 
• Written communication skills will be assessed in the letter of application and all application materials submitted.

All advertised positions are contingent upon funding. 

All employees are paid by direct deposit.   

Copies of all unofficial degree transcripts, including coursework completed and degree conferred, must be provided during the on-line application process.  Official transcripts are required to be forwarded to the CVCC Personnel Office upon hire.

Physical Conditions

Classroom environment; work closely with others.   

Frequent walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods.  

Frequent communication, verbal and written.  

Light work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.