Adjunct - Economics Instructor

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SET FEE PER COURSE RATE BASED ON A $29 GROSS HOURLY RATE PER CONTACT HOUR

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, provides associate-level Economics instruction to students in the classroom settings, prepares syllabi and lesson plans. Develops program goals and objectives. The instructor must possess the ability to teach all phases of the curriculum. Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques; use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other record-keeping required;

effective use of oral and written communication skills; and knowledge of current in-field procedures. Follows approved course syllabus. Maintains program requirements, attends/completes all professional development training; meet with students and college personnel to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues. Evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives. Completes all reports, records and invoices in a timely manner and maintains accurate inventory of all assigned properties.

This position may also serve as a lead instructor to provide mentoring support to adjunct faculty teaching in the discipline. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution. Dual Enrollment instructors are subject to the rules and regulations of the on-site location.

Position may involve teaching traditional day and/or evening classes or online classes and will require travel within the college’s service area and additional travel as needed.

Online course instruction. Teaching assignments may include teaching, and required travel, to one or more campus/site locations, to include dual enrollment programs and assigned locations, or any combination thereof, and may include a combination of face-to-face and distance instructional delivery methods. Faculty may be assigned to any campus/site based on the business needs of the college.

This position is paid a set fee per course rate based on a $29 gross hourly rate per contact hour. Compensation may include additional stipends for student contact hours, orientation and trainings, course development, etc. Adjunct positions are temporary, time‑limited appointments encompassing a single academic term or period and do not imply or suggest a continuance of employment or a promise of future full‑time employment.

CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS). Adjunct positions are not eligible for TRS or ERS retirement benefits, state insurance, leave or holiday pay.

• Candidate must meet the Standard Academic OR Other/Alternative
  
  Qualifications:
• Standard Academic
  
  Qualification:
  
  Earned Master’s degree in Economics from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education OR Earned master’s degree with a concentration (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours) in the teaching discipline from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Education courses related to the teaching of Economics are not considered discipline specific in meeting this requirement.
• Coursework must be in Economics or closely related discipline aligned to…