Adjunct Faculty- Hybrid in Economics – Graduate – SC – Charleston Campus

Provides quality education and maintains high standards of academic excellence in teaching assigned courses in the discipline. The Adjunct hybrid faculty roles teach assigned courses in person and asynchronously online. This role also maintains office hours as assigned.

NOTE: Applications must include copies of ALL unofficial transcripts to receive full consideration.

Campus Location: Charleston, SC Strayer Campus

Address: 601 Meeting St Ste 170, Charleston, SC 29403

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can change lives? 

Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to join our academics team. We are currently in search of a passionate professor for graduate level ECO550 class for the upcoming Spring quarter, starting April 1, 2024, in a hybrid format.  The hybrid format is described as teaching the course in both the in-person and online modalities.  This role requires 11 in-person meeting sessions for 2 hours every week held at a predetermined scheduled time (day/evening) at a specific Strayer University Campus.  The balance of the course is instructed asynchronously online.

Strayer Adjunct Faculty are not just instructors; they are also coaches and mentors. Our faculty members strive to ignite a life-long love of learning in our students and to be flexible with their diverse learning styles.  We believe in a strong faculty-student relationship and building a community in the classroom. 

• Teach courses as assigned from a pre-designed curriculum and utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.

• Enhance the strength and effectiveness of the curriculum using technology and videos.

• Arrive on-campus at least half an hour prior to the start time of in-person sessions per week during the academic quarter.

• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience for the online component of the course.

• Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to ensure students receive quality feedback in a timely manner to support their academic success.

• Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.

• Adhere to University policies and procedures.

• Attend faculty meetings and workshops or training as required.

Job Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) software and overall computer skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.

• Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing of course objectives.

• Must have strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Effective time management skills.

• Canvas experience preferred

Work Experience:

• Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience are strongly preferred.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in an economic-related field of Business, such as an Economist, Financial Management, Market Research Analyst, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, etc.  Some international business or economic experience is preferred

Education:

• ECO550

  Doctorate Degree in Economics from a regionally accredited institution or any Doctorate degree with 27 doctorate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Economics required

  OR

  Doctorate Degree in a Business-related field w/Master’s Degree in Economics or any Master’s degree with 27 graduate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Economics required.

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

•  Professional certification in discipline specialty (if applicable).

Other:

• Must be able to travel weekly to required location(s).

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

• Typical office setting.

• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.

• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.

• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.

• Access information using a computer.

• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.

• Effectively cope with stressful situations.

• Strong mental acuity.

• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.

• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Leadership behaviors

At Strategic Education, Inc., our leadership behaviors guide everything we do and the culture we’re building. They unite us in delivering on our mission. They reflect the way we approach our work and treat each other. They inspire us to do the right thing for our students, as well as for our employees. They represent who we are and what we aspire to be.

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Who we are

Work is changing.

The economy is rapidly transforming.

We’re innovating education and transforming learning to help people

prepare for the workforce – today and in the future.

Our INNOVATION is powered by the belief that today’s workforce cannot be supported by yesterday’s education. To be RELEVANT now and in the future, we need to transform learning to create an experience that delivers RESULTS.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Our strengths come from our differences. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion among our workforce to help ensure that we develop products and services that reflect our students and learners. Diversity helps us cultivate an environment of innovation and continuous learning as we share experiences, skills, and perspectives.

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Our Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package and invest in our employees in a number of ways. From our focus on work-life balance, living a healthy lifestyle, and offering financial wellness benefits, Strategic Education invests in our employees by offering benefits that help them take care of themselves and their families.*

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Professional Experience

At least 5 years of professional experience in an economic related field of Business, such as an Economist, Financial Management, Market Research Analyst, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, etc.  Some international business or economic experience is preferred.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].