Instructor-Economics, 9-Month

Instructor-Economics, 9-Month

Salary

$50,478.00 - $53,515.00 Annually

Location

Dallas (Main), 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC

Job Type

Full-Time Regular Faculty

Job Number

2022-00751

Division

Career & Technical Education

Department

Business Administration

Opening Date

08/31/2026

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SUMMARY

Open until filled-Spring 2027 Semester

A full-time faculty member is a College employee whose primary assignment involves teaching or the direct support of teaching. The position of full-time faculty member is a demanding one that involves delivery of instruction, preparation and evaluation of such instruction, accessibility to students, committee assignments, and service to College and community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct assigned classes of instruction in the best manner to achieve student learning; present information, ideas, and skills in ways which are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and which show sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Provide students with the approved course syllabus and relate instruction and evaluation to that syllabus.
• Treat students with tact and respect; maintain collegial relationships; and work productively as a member of a team.
• Evaluate achievement with timely interim and final performance evaluations and assign grades which reflect College policy and the achievement of course objectives as stated in the syllabus.
• Provide academic advising, maintain regular office hours, and maintain overall accessibility to students, which necessitates flexibility in arranging out-of-class consultations to accommodate student needs.
• Maintain instructional quality and effectiveness through constant and timely revisions of programs and course syllabi within assigned content area.
• Maintain class records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Develop new courses and select and recommend appropriate instructional materials and textbooks.
• Serve on College committees.
• Attend and otherwise participate in scheduled department, division, and College meetings and participate in graduation.
• Maintain currency in content areas through appropriate professional development.
• Participate in activities that enhance the College's service to students and to the community.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; must have 18 graduate hours in Economics.
• Must meet minimum SACS criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one year's teaching experience at the college level required.
• Previous experience teaching Economics required.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching using Blackboard, Moodle, or similar Learning Management System preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, and bending required.
• Work environment can be stressful at times in dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.

Gaston College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our regular employees.

• State Health Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Disability Benefits, Long- and Short-Term
• Longevity Pay
• State Employees Credit Union Eligibility
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Child/Student Involvement, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Advancement Compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program
• Benefits Overview Booklet

Please note: Temporary (part-time) employees do not earn benefits.

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Have you reviewed the job posting, including the salary, for this position?

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Do you have at least a Master's degree in Business Administration(or closely related field with 18 graduate hours in Economics) from an accredited institution? (Required)

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Do you have at least one year of teaching experience at the college level and experience teaching Economics? (Required)

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Have you reviewed the Physical Requirements for this position and are you able to perform them?

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Employer Gaston College

Address 201 Highway 321 South

Dallas, North Carolina, 28034

Phone 704-922-2234

Website http://www.gaston.edu