Position: Adjunct Instructor - Public Choice
Department: Lundy Fetterman School of Business
Status: Part Time
The Lundy-Fetterman School of Business seeks an adjunct instructor for the Fall 2024 semester to teach one section of ECON 461 Public Choice. First preference is face to face instruction on our main campus in Buies Creek. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 22-December 10; from 11 am - 12:20 pm. Secondary preference is synchronous online instruction via Zoom. If instructor is not available for synchronous instruction, asynchronous online delivery will be considered.
Position Summary
The Adjunct Instructor of Public Choice will work in the School of Business instructing economics and related curriculum. This course emphasizes analysis of the methods and consequences of arriving at collective decisions through political mechanisms. Applies economic theory and methodology to the study of nonmarket decision making. Topics include free-rider problems, voting, majority choice, demand revelation, and political bargaining. Teaching experience, commitment to excellence, innovation in undergraduate teaching, and an appreciation for the broad intellectual community of an excellent Business School is required.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and implement curriculum, inclusive of learning objectives.
- Develop and manage course materials from learning objectives and selected textbook provided by the department chair.
- Administer tests, assignments and other exercises that permit measurement of knowledge, abilities, and/or performance relative to the course learning objectives.
- Post grades in Blackboard as well as Campbell’s Self Service portal.
- Maintain timely communications with students and staff at all times.
- Interact with students in a positive manner, listen effectively, field questions pertaining to subject matter.
- Assess participation and performance of students.
- Administer exams according to university guidelines.
- Complete student record keeping in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate in departmental, faculty and staff meetings as requested.
- Exercise independent judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, and Information Security including FERPA, and other state and federal regulations.
- Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education/Experience
- MBA in economics, business, or a related field
- Terminal degree (PhD) preferred, but not required.
- Relevant professional work experience
- College or University level teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft and common methods of digital communication including social media platforms.
- Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with, faculty, staff, students, university officials and the public.
- Exercise independent judgement and maintain strict confidentiality as necessary.
- Ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
- This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.
Must be capable of working remotely from the continental U.S. or Hawaii. This role cannot be performed in Alaska, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Neveda, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin.