Instructor-Economics Job Dallas North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Instructor-Economics, 9-Month
Location: Dallas

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

SUMMARY

Open until filled-Spring 2027 Semester

A full-time faculty member is a College employee whose primary assignment involves teaching or the direct support of teaching. The position of full-time faculty member is a demanding one that involves delivery of instruction, preparation and evaluation of such instruction, accessibility to students, committee assignments, and service to College and community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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 Colleges service to students and to the community.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Masters 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 EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one years 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

BENEFITS

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
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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 not earn benefits.

Salary/Compensation: $50,478 - $53,515 per year