Instructor-Economics

Salary $50,478.00 - $53,515.00 Annually
Job Type Full-Time Regular Faculty
Job Number
Division Career & Technical Education
Department Business Administration
Opening Date 08/31/2026

Open until filled-Spring 2027 Semester

Conduct assigned classes of instruction in the best manner to achieve student learning; present information, ideas, and skills in ways which are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and which show sensitivity to a diverse student population. Provide students with the approved course syllabus and relate instruction and evaluation to that syllabus. Treat students with tact and respect; maintain collegial relationships;

and work productively as a member of a team. Evaluate achievement with timely interim and final performance evaluations and assign grades which reflect College policy and the achievement of course objectives as stated in the syllabus. Provide academic advising, maintain regular office hours, and maintain overall accessibility to students, which necessitates flexibility in arranging out-of-class consultations to accommodate student needs.

Maintain instructional quality and effectiveness through constant and timely revisions of programs and course syllabi within assigned content area. Maintain class records and submit required reports in a timely manner. Develop new courses and select and recommend appropriate instructional materials and textbooks. Serve on College committees. Attend and otherwise participate in scheduled department, division, and College meetings and participate in graduation.

Maintain currency in content areas through appropriate professional development. Participate in activities that enhance the College’s service to students and to the community.

Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; must have 18 graduate hours in Economics. Must meet minimum SACS criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment.

Minimum of one year’s teaching experience at the college level required. Previous experience teaching Economics required. Community college teaching experience preferred. Experience teaching using Blackboard, Moodle, or similar Learning Management System preferred.

Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, and bending required. Work environment can be stressful at times in dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.

Gaston College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our regular employees.

State Health Plan Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Additional Supplemental Insurances NC State Retirement Plan Supplemental Retirement Plans Disability Benefits, Long- and Short-Term Longevity Pay State Employees' Credit Union Eligibility Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Child/Student Involvement, Education, and Voluntary Shared) Paid Holidays Educational Advancement Compensation Tuition Assistance Employee Discount Program Benefits Overview Booklet

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Temporary (part-time) employees do notearn benefits.