What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct, Business - Economics position at ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY INC?
Job Details
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL, is seeking applications from qualified individuals to lecture courses in Economics for our on-ground programs. The candidate must display evidence of teaching excellence, a commitment to undergraduate education, and ability to work with diverse populations.
St. Thomas University is a Catholic university with rich cultural and international diversity committed to the academic and professional success of its students who become ethical leaders in our global community. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and the only Catholic Archdiocesan sponsored university in the State of Florida.
Position Type: Part Time, Adjunct, Economics
Specific job duties:
- Plan and/or implement curriculum for course(s) that are assigned.
- Ensure effective communication of course content to students in an online or in-person environment, ensure student satisfaction, and maintain university standards.
- Effectively manage course content on the university’s learning management system – LMS - (for e.g., Canvas)
- Maintain course records that students can access 24/7 through LMS platforms and actively communicate with them through the LMS.
- Effectively assess students' performance and progress in achieving course learning outcomes and objectives.
- Ensure student engagement in classes to assist in student retention efforts.
- Prepare, instruct, and grade course work based on course learning outcomes; return all graded assignments in a timely manner and provide effective feedback to students on the assignments.
- Accurately maintain attendance records for each class session; ensure timely submission of mid-term and final grades.
- Adhere to university academic and employment policies identified in the adjunct faculty handbook.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or College Dean.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in Economics.
Experience:
- Higher education teaching: Minimum 1 year (Preferred).
Application Documents:
(1) Cover Letter/Letter of Interest; (2) Resume/Curriculum Vitae; (3) Copies (unofficial) of master’s/doctoral degree transcripts.
