Adjunct Faculty, Economics

Company: Monroe Community College
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Adjunct Posted On: Mon Apr Job Description: Function of Position Adjunct faculty prepare and teach courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate. Classes may be assigned at the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus. The modality may be face-2-face, online, remote, or hybrid (campus and online). Adjunct faculty report to the chairperson of the Business Administration Department. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals. Examples of Duties and Responsibilities + Demonstrates and maintains current subject knowledge + Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in Economics as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College + Teaches course(s)/section(s) each term, as outlined by the contract and as available + Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement + Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines + Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment + Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner + Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives including early alert + Develops innovative teaching pedagogy to facilitate learning + Incorporates high impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate + Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development + Demonstrates excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritize workflow and multi-task + Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate MCC Expectations + Responsible for adhering to the College Code of Conduct + Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an equitable, inclusive and collaborative College environment + Responsible for maintaining technological competencies utilized by the College + Commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college + Commitment to professional growth Job Requirements: Required Qualifications + Earned master's degree in Economics or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution + Ability to teach Economics courses within the Business Administration department, including microeconomics and macroeconomics + Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills + Commitment to supporting an equitable and inclusive environment on campus + Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs + Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college + Evidence of proficiency with technology + Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses + Commitment to continued professional growth Preferred Qualifications + College level teaching experience + Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies + Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching + Experience with computerized student record management + Experience with the Black Board online learning platform, or similar (Canvas, Moodle, etc.) Additional Information: Non-Discrimination - Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College. MCC provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report - \_ASFSR.pdf Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Those applicants that are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview. Please click here () to learn about MCC's COVID-19 policies.

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