Economics Instructor

Economics Instructor Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Main Campus Job Type Faculty Job Number 202500012 Department Business Technologies Opening Date 10/10/2025 FLSA Exempt

Description: Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

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Job Summary

The Instructor for Economics' responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing instruction for students enrolled in Economics courses (along with other related courses and topics) in the Business Technologies Department, including dual credit high school students. This individual is also responsible for maintaining office hours; and teaching extended day classes, and hybrid/online courses, as required, both on campus and at alternate locations. This individual attends workshops, seminars, and conferences to upgrade teaching skills and assists in the development of curriculum, as needed; All LIT faculty are responsible for recruitment and retention as a part of achieving the Institute's Shared Vision of Growth and Excellence.

Duties/Responsibilities

Actively engage students in the learning process Maintain ethical and professional behavior Maintain knowledge of and adherence to the policies and procedures contained in the TSUS and LIT Policies and Procedures Manual Participate in college service, which includes but is not limited to, committee work, advising and/or tutoring students, and recruiting Teach classes during the fall and spring semesters as required by the department (might include day, evening, weekend, and Early College High School/dual credit); including online courses Provide mentorship to dual credit partners/mentees Attend Teaching and Learning Center sessions to enhance teaching skills Stay abreast of national matters and trends in education Participate in assessment activities for the LIT Core Curriculum Assist in the development of curriculum as needed Perform other related duties, as required

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Economics or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Possess good time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in higher education
• Doctorate degree in subject area
• Related field and/or industry certifications

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to:

• remain in a stationary position for most of the time;
• occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.;
• constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

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Application Questions

1. Do you have a Masters Degree in Economics or a Masters Degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics from a regionally accredited institution? Yes No

2. How many years of advising experience do you have in a higher education setting? None 1-3 years More than 3 years

3. What online learning tools do you have experience using? Blackboard Banner Starfish Other None

4. Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency? No experience Basic Intermediate Advanced

5. This is a full-time, on-campus position based in Beaumont, TX. If selected for the role, are you willing to commit to being on campus full-time? Yes No

Employer Lamar Institute of Technology (TX) Address P.O. Box 10043 Beaumont, Texas, 77710 Website https://www.lit.edu