Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) ECON 1901 Principles of Microeconomics (03027.630)

Students examine a wide range of microeconomic concepts about markets and market behaviour and learn how to apply them to a variety of contemporary issues. Students develop a depth of knowledge in topics including demand and supply analysis consumer theory production and costs market structure market efficiency and market failure.

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) include but are not limited to:

• Administrative set up and record keeping
• Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement
• Responding to all student queries by phone e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement.
• Marking all assignments posting results and providing prompt feedback
• Marking exams and posting results

We anticipate 255 275 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers.

Doctorate degree in economics.

Demonstrated record of ongoing research and/or teaching scholarship in the field evidenced by a minimum of three peer-reviewed publications in recognized academic journals within the past six years. One of these publications may be substituted with another form of intellectual contribution such as a book book chapter teaching case or conference proceeding.

Candidates who hold a PhD in economics but do not meet the publication requirement may still be considered if have extensive teaching experience in this area and demonstrate sustained professional engagement in the discipline. Such engagement must include at least three of the following categories: possessing a discipline related professional designation developing pedagogical materials (cases textbooks or articles) presenting at professional conferences engaging in discipline-related consulting serving on boards of business organizations serving on executive committees of professional or community organizations participating in relevant professional education/development activities and taking a leadership role in the development of an executive education or professional program.

Proven course facilitation skills in a face-to-face or distance delivery environment including the ability to respond quickly accurately and cordially to student questions.

Have direct experience working with current educational technologies tools and Learning Management Systems

The Open Learning Faculty Member must:

• Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course
• Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment
• Have direct experience working with current educational technologies tools and Learning Management Systems
• Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools
• Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles

The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course the type of work the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course. The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work. For more information please refer to the TRU/TRUOLFA Collective Agreement: Agreement