Adjunct Faculty - Economics
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Job Info

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Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:
- We cultivate an inclusive environment.
- We care about the well-being of each other.
- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

We have openings for the following:

• Adjunct for in-person courses at Main Campus to teach Economics (Spring 2025 and beyond)

**NOTE: There will be a Full-Time Economic Faculty positions available in Fall 2025.**

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes, providing quality instruction for student learning, and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining attendance records, evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities, assigning midterm grades, assigning final grades, utilizing faculty feedback, completing mandatory training as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.

Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Instructors must comply with and support college policies outlined in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Holistic Student Support

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.
• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices.

Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices

• Provides equity-minded support in the Mathematics & Sciences Division that aligns with the College's values.
• Embraces and promotes the College's goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports the Mathematics & Sciences Division's efforts to utilize inclusive best practices.
• Provides equity-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.
• Engage to adapt, test, and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State's campus context.
• Structure student experiences to ensure equity, belongingness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life, and co-curricular activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp of a particular area of academic study.
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition toward others.
• Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

ECON 2100 and ECON 2200 courses: Master's degree in Economics or Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Economics or by exception

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching Experience

**All applicant submissions must include CV/Resume and Unofficial Transcript attachments. The Cover Letter or CV/Resume must include which opening you are interested in teaching. Failure to do so may result in the disqualification of the application. **

Closing Date: None

Open Until Filled: No

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