**Job Location**
231 Hwy. 58 South, Kinston, NC 28504
**Salary/Grade**
Commensurate with experience **Benefits**
None **Minimum Qualifications**
* Doctorate or master's degree in economics or master's degree in business or related field and 18 graduate semester hours in economics from a regionally accredited institution
* Previous teaching experience at a community college or university, experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Doctorate or master's degree in economics or master's degree in business or related field and 18 graduate semester hours in economics from a regionally accredited institution
* Previous teaching experience at a community college or university, experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred
**Position Description**
The Adjunct Economics Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to program students through the use of seated, online, hybrid, and lab courses that introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. They will impart students with a fundamental knowledge in accordance with educational theories and techniques in microeconomics and macroeconomics utilized in today's global economy. The instructor will be well versed in economic concepts such as the price mechanism, supply and demand, money and banking, governmental intervention, and international trading.
The duties of the Instructor include, but are not limited to:
Mastery of Subject Matter
* Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline
* Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline
* Connect the subject matter with related fields
* Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops
* Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate
Teaching Performance
* Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline
* Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
* Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
* Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
* Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate
* Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments
* Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives
Evaluation of Student Learning
* Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
* Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
* Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
* Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines
* Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
Support of College Policies and Procedures
* Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment
* Teach credit or non-credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed
* Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation
* Serve as faculty academic advisor for students
* Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies
* Maintain confidentiality of student information
* Substitute for other instructors in the teaching discipline in case of an absence
* Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources
* Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual
Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities
* Serve on college committees as assigned
* Participate in meetings and events as required
* Respond in a timely manner to requests for information
* Support both part-time and full-time colleagues
* Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes
* Participate in graduation ceremonies
* Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member
Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs
* Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans
* Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels
* Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
* Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College
* Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
**Working Conditions**
* Typical classroom or online teaching environment
* Frequent standing for 6 to 8 hours per day, withstanding frequent changes in temperature
* Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
* Infrequent lifting and carrying items up to 25 lbs. without assistance
* Frequent travel between buildings on campus and infrequent travel to other campuses
* Frequent listening to and talking with students and other faculty and staff members
* Frequent sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse
* Exposure to fire and chemical hazards
**Notice of Nondiscrimination**
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.
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