Instructor/ Assistant Professor of Economics
Job ID: 291556
Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
Instructor/ Assistant Professor for a multi-site college in the University System of Georgia. Reporting to the Division Chair for the School of Business and Professional Studies, the Instructor/ Assistant Professor is responsible for preparing for and delivering instruction in Economics.
Georgia Highlands is a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for the individual selected to grow with us. GHC's inclusive culture provides an engaging environment for work that is fast-paced and challenging.
This is an excellent opportunity to impact the lives of thousands of students and their families.
Responsibilities
• Teaches 30 credit hours per academic year as assigned with a mixture of remote and on-site instruction
• Adopts and implements common course objectives as required by the division and discipline
• Manages courses through systematic use of appropriate syllabi and accurate, professional records of students' class performance, attendance and grades
• Announces and keeps regular office hours to assist students, dedicating 8 hours or more per week, remote or on-site
• Maintains involved and knowledgeable participation in academic advising of students as requested by the School of Business
• Offers professional assistance in curriculum development, review, and instructional materials selection. Develops courses as needed.
• Participates in the extended work of the college through participation in committees of the college or faculty, student organizations, and attend School of Business meetings, full faculty meetings, town hall meetings, in-service training, and graduation
• Engages in functions of evidence-based academic and program assessment, as required for accreditation, college compliance, and continuous review and improvement of student learning outcomes
• Reviews and considers student evaluations and feedback as part of a continuous improvement process of individual courses and overall program outcomes
• Demonstrates meaningful service to the community and to the profession
• Pursues continued professional development in academic discipline, technological applications for the classroom, and innovations and enhancement in teaching and learning
• Assists in the planning and execution of advisory board meetings, recruits firms for membership, and implements actions resulting from board input
• Helps develop and sustain industry, chamber, business, community, and discipline-specific professional organization connections
• Participates in the delivery, development, and review of an integrated business curriculum, teaching any course in the program for which the instructor is credentialed, and collaborating with all faculty within the School of Business
• Undertakes special projects and activities to increase student knowledge of and connections to logistics and supply chain, business, and management operations in local firms
• Performs related duties
Required Qualifications
• Must have at least one of the following:
- A Master's degree in Economics and/or Finance
- An MBA with professional experience in the financial industry
- A Master's degree in any field with at least 18 semester or 30 quarter graduate hours in Economics, or a closely related field
Please note: Varying combinations of professional experience, industry certifications, undergraduate education, or graduate classes in economics, or a closely related field will be considered in lieu of strict credit-hour or degree content requirements.
• Prior teaching experience, including the use of current classroom technology with evidence of above-average teaching ability across multiple student types
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives
• Commitment to engaging with best practices in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development
• Willingness to work at different instructional sites as needed. Some evening courses are a possibility
Preferred Qualifications
• Doctorate in Education, Economics, or related fields
• Experience working with a diverse student body or workforce
• Prior professional experience in the finance industry or one of its offshoots
• Economics discipline certifications or professional organization affiliations
• Experience teaching in different modalities including face-to-face, online, and video-conferencing (i.e. Zoom')
Proposed Salary
$55,000 annually
Required Documents to Attach
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of subject matter in Economics, Finance, and Financial Technology
• Knowledge of business and management theory across a range of business sectors
• Knowledge of the factors that impact student success across relevant demographic groups
• Knowledge of academic requirements
• Skills with instructional technology
• Organizational ability to keep accurate and timely records
• Time management skills
• Written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Apply Before Date
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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