Economics Instructor

_HUMAN RESOURCES_
**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**Title**:Economics Instructor **Job ID**:232421701001
**Campus**:SWTX Service Area **Closing Date**:Until Filled

**Job** **Summary**: Primary duties include teaching Micro and Macro Economics courses; other courses may be
assigned dependent on academic credentials; recruiting and advising students, serving on division and
college committees. Responsible for developing and updating curriculum/syllabi, textbook/equipment
selection, and instructional materials. Experience in teaching/advising/mentoring low income, first
generation, educationally disadvantaged and at-risk students. Following work rules, code of conduct and
other policies is an essential function of the job. Ability to communicate effectively with students and
college personnel. Teach day and/or evening classes; Dual Credit sections may be assigned. Travel to teach
at other SWTX sites may be required.

**Classification**:Full-time, Non-Exempt

**Department**:Arts & Science

**Salary**:Commensurate with education and teaching experience based on salary schedule. Nine-month,
non-tenure track, faculty position.

**Other Benefits**:Benefits package available (Health/Life insurance, retirement plan, sick/personal leave,
holidays, waived tuition for eligible employees and dependents).

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**:Master’s degree with a major in Economics preferred; Master’s degree in another discipline with a
minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Economics acceptable. MBA preferred.

**Experience & Training**:At least two years’ teaching experience in the discipline preferred.

**Additional Qualification Requirements**:Must be self-directed, well organized, task-oriented, and flexible,
with the ability to work independently and in a group environment. Demonstrate experience working
effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and
problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and in public presentation
settings. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and
be authorized to work in the U.S. and must provide verifiable credentials; successful completion of
background checks specified for the position. Must have a valid Driver's License and be insurable through
SWTX insurers. Travel required to other locations served by the college.

**SUBMIT APPLICATION TO**:
**Terrie Dube, Human Resources Director, Southwest Texas College, 2401 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801. It is the**
**applicant’s responsibility to verify the status of a position. Submit the following required documents: (1. Letter of intent,**
**(2. SWTX Application, (3. Resume, (4. Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts are required if hired). All documents become**
**property of SWTX.**

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discriminate either in favor of or against any persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including gender, gender identity,

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