What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Economics/Statistics position at Kankakee Community College?
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 maintains office 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.A. Master's degree in mathematics and/or economics, or the equivalent with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in each discipline (mathematics and economics) is required.
B. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher, and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; community college teaching experience preferred.
C. Qualified candidate must have strong reading, writing, communication, and computation skills as well as be computer literate or willing to learn.
D. Instruction may be delivered on the main campus or one of its satellite locations.This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track faculty position that begins in August, 2025.
Please provide unofficial transcripts with your application.
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 maintains office 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.A. Master's degree in mathematics and/or economics, or the equivalent with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in each discipline (mathematics and economics) is required.
B. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher, and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; community college teaching experience preferred.
C. Qualified candidate must have strong reading, writing, communication, and computation skills as well as be computer literate or willing to learn.
D. Instruction may be delivered on the main campus or one of its satellite locations.This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track faculty position that begins in August, 2025.
Please provide unofficial transcripts with your application.
Salary : $35,650 - $64,798
