What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct, Business - Economics position at ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY INC?
POSITION SUMMARY
St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL, is seeking applications from qualified individuals to lecture courses in Economics for our on-ground programs. The candidate must display evidence of teaching excellence, a commitment to undergraduate education, and ability to work with diverse populations.
St. Thomas University is a Catholic university with rich cultural and international diversity committed to the academic and professional success of its students who become ethical leaders in our global community. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and the only Catholic Archdiocesan sponsored university in the State of Florida.
Position Type: Part Time, Adjunct, Economics
Specific job duties:
- Plan and/or implement curriculum for course(s) that are assigned.
- Ensure effective communication of course content to students in an online or in-person environment, ensure student satisfaction, and maintain university standards.
- Effectively manage course content on the university’s learning management system – LMS - (for e.g., Canvas)
- Maintain course records that students can access 24/7 through LMS platforms and actively communicate with them through the LMS.
- Effectively assess students' performance and progress in achieving course learning outcomes and objectives.
- Ensure student engagement in classes to assist in student retention efforts.
- Prepare, instruct, and grade course work based on course learning outcomes; return all graded assignments in a timely manner and provide effective feedback to students on the assignments.
- Accurately maintain attendance records for each class session; ensure timely submission of mid-term and final grades.
- Adhere to university academic and employment policies identified in the adjunct faculty handbook.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or College Dean.
Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in Economics.
Experience:
- Higher education teaching: Minimum 1 year (Preferred).
Application Documents:
(1) Cover Letter/Letter of Interest; (2) Resume/Curriculum Vitae; (3) Copies (unofficial) of master’s/doctoral degree transcripts.