Adjunct Lecturer – Economics

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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR — ECONOMICS

KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Kennedy-King College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time faculty to teach economics courses. Adjunct Faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Part-time Adjunct Faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. Part-time Adjunct Faculty contribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.

  • Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomes that are student centered and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.

  • Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student learning outcomes.

  • Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.

  • Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging amongst students.

  • Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology and continuously reflect on and refine their craft.

  • Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process.

  • Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.

  • Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.

  • Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s in Economics.

  • Teaching experience at the college level preferred.

  • Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.

  • The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.

  • Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

  • Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.

  • Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred.

  • Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

FOR CONSIDERATION

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:

  • Letter of interest

  • Resume or curriculum vitae

  • Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview)

  • Submission of additional information, including but not limited to a statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters of recommendation, is optional.

The starting salary for this position is $800.00 – $943.00 per contact hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!
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