Economics Instructor

Economics Instructor
State Class Code UG70
Vacancy # 12031

Piedmont Technical College invites applications for the position of Instructor of Economics. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching Economics courses to a diverse student body. Additional duties include student advisement, planning and delivery of courses, community and college service, and professional development. The requirements include: a master’s degree in economics or a master’s degree in a business related field with at least 18 graduate hours in economics. Candidates with teaching experience preferred. Preference will be given to candidates based upon the following selection criteria:

1. Teaching/working experience, especially at the community and technical college level.

2. Commitment to creating multiple learning options to serve a diverse student body with diverse learning styles and learning needs.

3. Commitment to improving student learning by the integration of new technology and other innovative approaches to classroom instruction and curriculum design.

4. Understanding and commitment to the educational philosophy of the public two-year technical/community college.

5. Willingness to work within a flexible teaching schedule (i.e., day, evening, PEN, and Internet) and at varied sites (i.e., on-campus, off campus).

6. Willingness to participate in multiple-disciplinary instructional teams.

7. Commitment to interact with students outside the classroom setting as an instructor and an academic advisor.

Application deadline is March 2, 2012 with projected start date May 7, 2012. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants meeting minimum requirements must apply online and attach a letter of interest, a current resume, and copies of transcripts to the State of SC Employment Application at www.jobs.sc.gov. All requested information must be received before candidate’s application will be reviewed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application. Paper, faxed or emailed applications/resumes will not be accepted, reviewed or responded to. Applicants selected for interview must provide transcript copies at interview. AA/EOE