Economics Adjunct Faculty (APO)

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Job Title:  

Economics Adjunct Faculty (APO)

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000000362

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

LUMP SUM

Job Description:

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

One Maurice Culberson Drive Rome, Georgia 30161

General Education Economics Adjunct Faculty Job Description

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Economics. Specific teaching schedules will be determined by the Dean of General Education. This position requires faculty to use the Blackboard Ultra Learning Management System throughout a term.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides professional instruction based on approved course syllabus. Ensures that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives
• Prepares curriculum and syllabus for coursework taught
• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Administers and grades class examinations
• Maintains records of student attendance and grades
• Attends in-service training, workshops and seminars, as needed
• Maintains program certification requirements
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training areas
• Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts
• Meets with students, staff members, supervisors, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Skill in developing lesson outlines and materials
• Knowledge of vocational area of assignment
• Skill in presenting subject matter
• Skill in administering tests to evaluate progress
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with adult learners
• Oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of student information

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Economics or Master’s Degree in related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Economics.

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience at a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) college. Teaching experience in an online setting. Blackboard Ultra Certification. Three years’ work experience in the last seven years. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements: Internet access sufficient for online instruction, computer access with the ability to connect to GNTC servers.

Salary: $1650.00 for a three-contact-hour course paid by lump sum semi-monthly.

Benefits: If this is a part-time position, no benefits are available. If this is a full-time position, benefits include: 13 paid State holidays, annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, educational support leave, options in the State of Georgia health and flexible benefits package, 401k & 457 options, a choice of two retirement systems dependent upon position: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employer’s Retirement System of Georgia.

Application Process: All application packets MUST be completed via the GNTC Online Job Center at www.gntc.edu/about/employment/. We do not accept resumes, transcripts, etc. in any other format except through the Online Job Center. As a part of the application process, interested candidates will also be required to upload documents such as a resume, work references, contact information, education credentials such as licenses, certifications, and transcripts, if applicable and those applicable will be verified prior to beginning employment. Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check, shall be conducted on all candidates prior to employment. Some positions may require a motor vehicle record search, credit history and drug screen. No phone calls or emails please.

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Title IX and Equity Coordinator: Linda McEntire, Floyd County Campus, Building I 103, 706-295-6592, [email protected].

GNTC is a Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.