9-month Tenure Track Faculty - Economics

We have an opening for a 9month tenuretrack Economics Faculty position at our Chattanooga State campus!

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 wellbeing of each other. We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

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.

The role will be responsible for the following:

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Department Head and Dean of Business and Industry Division the fulltime faculty member has as their chief duty the instruction of Economics. The Economics faculty teach classes which are scheduled during the day or evening (credit or noncredit) throughout the year taught in a variety of formats (virtual online hybrid hyflex onground) and at several different locations including off campus sites and local high schools throughout the service area of the College.

The faculty member is expected to facilitate the classroom instructional process evaluate students monitor progress utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) including Faculty Feedback assign midterm and final grades maintain attendance and grade records counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals work to retain students and maintain required classroom and office hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

Serve as a member of the Management Department within the Business and Industry Division for the Teaching Excellence strategic theme of the Colleges Strategic Plan. In this role the faculty member is responsible for the following:

Course and Curriculum Development:

Select texts supplemental documents supplies and other learning resources including Affordable Learning Resources (ALR) and Open Educational Resources (OER); develop supplemental instructional materials; use current technology in preparation creation and delivery of instruction

Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi

Professional Growth:

Remain current within field of assigned instruction related occupational areas and technologies

Acquire maintain and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials

Attend scheduled college divisional and departmental professional development and inservice activities and participate in annual faculty evaluation process

Service to Students:

Respect the rights of students and access to educational opportunities

Assist in recruitment selection orientation and evaluation of potential students

Assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to fouryear institutions

Support student activities

Service to the College and Community:

Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned

Participate in accreditation assessment and performance funding processes

Support and participate in college/division/department meetings committees organizations and/or task forces to make recommendations in the Colleges decisionmaking processes

Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues

Strengthen relationships between the college and the community through community outreach activities

Academic Advising

Support Academic Advising Center

Stay current with the relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways

Participate in regular reviews of relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways

Assist with collegewide advising as needed

Holistic Student Support

Fiscal Stewardship

Supports the responsible fiscal stewardship of the funds allocated to the Management Department within the Business Division

Organizational Culture

Embraces and promotes the Colleges goals related to organizational culture and belongingness and supports the Business and Industry Divisions efforts to utilize best practices to provide support for students faculty and staff

Maintains an office environment that is open inviting and professional

Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a Masters Degree in Economics or Masters degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Economics or M.B.A.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND WORK CHARACTERISTICS

Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study

Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students

Demonstrates a high level of selfdiscipline and selfmotivation

Exudes a positive supportive and cooperative disposition towards others

Demonstrates punctuality and is detailedoriented 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 about principles and practices related to supporting students

Projected Salary Range:

Instructor: $40502 $49610

Assistant Professor: $45040 $56300

**All applicant submissions must include a cover letter CV/Resume and Unofficial Transcript attachments**

*Pay will be determined based on experience and education in accordance with the salary guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents. To ensure consideration all relevant work experience must be included in the application.*

Open Until Filled: Yes