Asst. Professor - Economics jobs in Illinois

Adjunct and full-time teaching faculty share our commitment to learning, teaching, interaction with students and faculty, service to our communities of practice, and scholarship. They are united by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences. They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them. They contribute to and participate in a range of activities related to effectiveness and excellence in teaching and student retention. Faculty members remain aware of discipline content intent for the courses they teach. 

Academic Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 
Teaching excellence
Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students. 
Initiate, facilitate, interact and moderate online classroom forums.
Be a faculty leader in your classes 
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers 
Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day, including one day during the weekend.
Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.
Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills.
Attend discipline specific and administrative meetings as scheduled.
Maintain 'discipline' knowledge by participating in one's own discipline-related professional communities.


Work Environment and Physical Demands: 
Remote/Online
Sitting, extensive use of keyboard
Strong command of the English language is required