Assistant Professor, Economics (Tenure Eligible)

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Waco, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00388

Division (Department) : Instruction & Student Engagement

Department (Division) : Workforce & Public Service

Opening Date : 11 / 18 / 2024

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES

Communications : We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence : We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness : We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity : We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People : We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

• POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

START DATE : Fall 2025

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

Instruct college-level courses in Economics. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, student advising, maintaining office hours, participating in college committees, promoting and supporting the department's mission and goals, extra-curricular activities, participating in professional development activities, working across departments to develop student communication, computation, and problem-solving skills. Faculty are expected to accept courses as assigned which could include non-traditional venues, such as evening, weekend, dual-credit, and / or online courses. This position reports to the Program Director of Accounting / Economics and exercises no supervision.

NOTE : This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

SELECTION CRITERIA :

The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired :

Knowledge of : 1. Subject matter; 2. Professional development; 3. Curriculum development; 4. Trends in teaching / learning theory as they apply to Business and Economics. Skills to : 5. Teach at the postsecondary level; 6. Use technology in support of instruction, particularly computer knowledge and use technology as a teaching tool and as a work tool; 7. Evaluate student performance; 8. Promote and support related extra-curricular activities; 9. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; 10. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; 11. Advise students; 12. Participate in college committees; 13. Work across departments to develop student communication, computation, and problem-solving skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Physical effort-restricted : Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Light lifting (less than 30 lbs.), some walking, pushing and pulling on a regular basis. Work environment : Minimal hazard / exposure : Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Education : Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics, Business, or Economics from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Economics.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE : Finalists may be asked to participate in a teaching demonstration. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit .

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

Resume / Vitae

Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria)

Copies of College Transcripts

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