Adjunct Instructor for Economics

PURPOSE:

This is a Non-Tenure Track Adjunct position in the School of Business. Primary expectations include teaching undergraduate and graduate Economics courses (as assigned) both in face-to-face and online formats in the School of Business.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to plan and prepare course content and curriculum, utilizing assessment and effective methodologies of instruction for the enhancement of learning aligned with ACBSP standards.
• Collaborate with other faculty members for the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Provide appropriate classroom and online instruction for students enrolled in business course(s).
• Maintain expertise in the field of study and teaching pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops and classes for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement.
• Desired discipline-specific teaching with a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness.
• Show commitment to the philosophy and outcomes of the School of Business. Maintain professional development activities.
• Maintain positive relationships within the University and in the larger community.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skills related to teaching students in class and online.
• Exceptional interest in teaching economics and providing mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Teaching experience in methodology, curriculum development, evaluation or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills no later than the first year of teaching.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• The ability to teach in a diverse population of students.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum master's degree in economics or a business-related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• A satisfactory criminal background check.
• Please include an unofficial transcript of graduate-level education and a Curriculum Vitae/Resume.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Light sedentary office work.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and
is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln
University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to
time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its
performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's
responsibility.