Adjunct Faculty - Economics Instructor

Overview

At Moraine Park, we believe culture is something we create together. Elevate MPTC is our commitment to turning our values into everyday behaviors that build stronger relationships, encourage collaboration and inclusivity, support learning, and create trust. We want people who join us to experience a workplace where they feel valued and supported, can speak honestly and bring different perspectives, and have the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful contribution.

Position Summary:

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty - Economics Instructor to teach online, asynchronous courses and support/develop curriculum.While this role is primarily delivered online, the position is affiliated with Moraine Park Technical College's Fond du Lac campus.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Economics (or a Master's Degree in any field or discipline and 18 graduate credits in Economics) and two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experiences related to the program(s) being taught, including one year (2,000 hours) of paid work experience that has been acquired within the past five years. In lieu of this one year of recent experiences, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years may be considered. (Two years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight semesters of part-time teaching or four semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution.)

Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College’s core values. Establish a professional and safe learning environment. Set the classroom tone by modeling appropriate workplace skills and behavior. Maintain a positive climate for learning by performing classroom management and being aware of, monitoring, and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
• Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
• Maintain student confidentiality, records, and documentation as required by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Submit grades within the expected timeframe.
• Provide timely verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development.
• May participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of curriculum.
• Assist with student recruitment and positively promote the College programs and services offered.
• Promote retention and student success through the utilization of referrals to College services and resources.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with K-12, Department of Corrections (DOC), community, and industry partners beyond the classroom.
• Actively maintain proficient knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices. Complete annual professional development activities in areas of Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) competencies. Complete all required training.

Experience & Qualifications (in addition to those listed in the summary above):

• Relevant certifications, licenses, and credentials may vary based on assigned course(s). Upon hire, must maintain and/or obtain Higher Learning Commission, Faculty Quality Assurance System, and other agency requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with secondary, post-secondary, and adult learners.
• Ability to adapt teaching to multiple modalities including in-person, online, video conferencing (VC), and Teams.

Hiring Range: Adjunct pay rates start at $39.85/hour based on course configuration. Curriculum contract compensation varies based on course credits and work.

Starting: Immediately

Hours: Adjunct instruction approximately 3.5 hours per week in addition to curriculum contract.