Economics Instructor

Nature of Duties: Under general supervision prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses; develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests; maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate.  Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences; ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area; meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues; assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Teaches Economics courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.  Provides instruction in the theory and practical applications of Economics ; establishes, measures, and evaluates program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success.  Requires strong computer skills, communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population. Position may require committee and project assignments or other duties as assigned as well as day/evening/distance learning classes and activities.

Travel:  Teaching on multiple campuses may be required, along with travel for meetings, trainings, and professional development.

      Instruction

•     Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of the discipline in accordance with academic state standards.

•     Instructs courses in a classroom/lab/clinic/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry.

•     Utilizes current technology in the classroom/lab/clinic

•     Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives

•     Grades all coursework in a timely manner

•     Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area

•     Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues

•     Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.

•     Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports

•     Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the discipline

•     Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences

      Curriculum/Student Learning Outcomes/Accreditation (when applicable)

•     Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals and objectives

•     Prepares lesson plans for instruction

•     Works collaboratively with faculty within discipline to establish, measure and evaluate program or departmental      student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success and submits to appropriate program chair/director.

•     Submits reports and data with respect to accrediting bodies

•     Reviews and edits master course shells in the online learning platform as necessary.

      Supports Program Chair/Program Director/Division Deans/Associate Deans

•     Requests and maintains supplies and equipment

•     Prepares budget requests

•     Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts

•     Serves on committees and project assignments as necessary

•     Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (candidates must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered)

·         Master’s Degree in Economics  or Master’s degree in a related discipline with 18 hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution

·         Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

·         PhD in Economics

·         Teaching experience at the postsecondary level

·         Experience teaching in an online or hybrid environment

Benefits: State of Georgia benefit package

Method of Application: Interested candidates must complete the electronic application process prior to the closing date at www.westgatech.edu.  Unofficial Transcripts, resume, and proof of applicable certifications\licensure are required for consideration. Official transcripts and prior employment verification required within 30 days of hire for continuous employment.  Applications without transcripts will not be considered. 

Employment Policy: The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed.  Approval of employment does not constitute a contract.  Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.

Salary : $55,000 - $58,000