Assistant Professor - Economics​/Statistics Kankakee, IL

Assistant Professor - Economics/Statistics job at Kankakee Community College. Kankakee, IL.

The economics/statistics instructor’s primary function is to provide instruction and assess student learning in a variety of economics and statistics courses. The instructor will collaborate with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, serve on college committees, and perform other duties appropriate for a faculty member as assigned. The economics/statistics instructor is dedicated to learning college concepts and develops programs and facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

• A. Provide instruction and assess student learning within their program area.
• B. Select and review educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught.
• C. Prepare current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.
• D. Collaborate with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.
• E. Advise, counsel and assist students enrolled in their program in accomplishing their course and program goals.
• F. Meet classes as scheduled by the college and maintain student support hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
• G. Evaluate student performance, including maintaining and providing Census Day and midterm attendance in addition to grade records for each class.
• H. Remain current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.
• I. Assess student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the Student Learning Committee.
• J. Participate in curriculum and course development.
• K. Attend division and faculty meetings and communicate regularly with the division deans regarding instructional concerns.
• L. Function as an academic advisor for students enrolled in their division and assist in the advisement and scheduling process during in-service week.
• M. Participate in faculty evaluation and in‑service development activities.
• N. Work in a collaborative manner and respond to phone and email requests promptly.
• O. Assist the division deans in the recruitment and selection of part‑time instructors.
• P. Provide course materials and assistance to part‑time instructors as requested by the division deans.
• Q. Serve on college committees as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
• R. Assist in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.
• S. Follow the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
• T. Represent and interpret the program informally at available opportunities such as high school visits, community gatherings, etc.
• U. Attend the commencement program.