Instructor - Economics

Job Title

Instructor - Economics
Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Department

Management & Economics - MGEC
Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate
Job Location

Commerce, Texas
Job Type

Faculty

SUMMARY:

The Department of Management and Economics at Texas A&M University-Commerce invites applications for a non-tenure-track Instructor position in Economics for the academic year. A Master's degree in Economics or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate level hours in Economics is required. The successful applicant should have a strong interest or demonstrated experience in teaching economics.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach undergraduate courses at different times, locations, and modalities (in person and online).
Advise and mentor undergraduate students
Ensure and stimulate student learning and engagement in and outside the classroom
Assist students with networking and building relationships with industry professionals
Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to implement departmental programs
Provide service to the department, college, university, public schools, and community
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master's degree in Economics or a closely related field from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate level hours in Economics
Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; Commitment to high quality teaching; interpersonal skills to collaborate with a team of professionals
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

PhD. in Economics or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
DESIRED QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCES:

Experience or high potential in and/or professional development
Experience in online course delivery
Experience or high potential in teaching in an active learning environment and with innovative teaching strategies
Prior professional work experience in the field of economics
Professional credentials
Experience or high potential in mentoring and advising undergraduate students
Experience or high potential in fostering a sense of belonging for all students, including traditionally underserved populations such as those in the northeast Texas region
Experience or high potential in recruitment and/or retention of undergraduate and/or graduate students
Collegiality, humility, and welcoming of feedback
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.