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Owensboro Community & Technical College 

Job Title

Economics Instructor

Department

Business, Health, and Public Service

Job Category

Faculty

FLSA

Exempt

College Name

Owensboro Community & Technical College 

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Owensboro, KY

Work Months

10 months


College Overview: 
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky.  OCTC is one of sixteen institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in liberal arts and technical education. To learn more about OCTC, please visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/ and to learn more about Owensboro and the surrounding area, you may visit https://visitowensboro.com

 

Benefits: 
Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

  • Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
  • Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
  • 403(b) retirement plans: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Work-Life Balance
  • 9.5 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary: 

Owensboro Community and Technical College seeks a full-time, 10-month Economics Instructor to join the Business, Health, and Public Services Department. This position is essential in supporting the Business Administration program by delivering high-quality economics and business administration instruction. Primary teaching responsibilities include ECO 201 Microeconomics, ECO 202 Macroeconomics, and foundational business courses such as BAS 160 Introduction to Business. 

 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The duties/responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 

  • Deliver engaging and effective instruction in economics and business in online and in-person formats.
  • Teach 15 credit hours per semester (30 credit hours annually across fall and spring). Assignments may include courses across multiple campuses, online, or a combination based on student needs.
  • Utilize diverse teaching methodologies to support students with varying educational backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles to achieve course competencies.
  • Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and support students in achieving academic success.
  • Complete Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) reports promptly.
  • Maintain accessibility for students by holding regular office hours and communicate availability through appropriate channels.
  • Represent the Business Administration program within the community by engaging with professional organizations and stakeholders.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with instructional best practices and industry trends.
  • Contribute to the college’s mission through involvement in college and community service activities, including student recruitment and retention efforts.

Additional:

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching and dedication to student success.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree from an accredited university with 18 graduate hours of coursework in economics is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least two years of successful teaching experience.
  • Experience with instructional technologies, including presentation software and learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard-Ultra)
  • Two or more years of leadership experience demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

 

Application Process:

Applicants must complete and submit:

  • Online application
  • Cover letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Copies of all college transcripts
  • Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.
  • Selected candidate will perform a teaching demonstration.

 

Positions are based on a term-contract, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.

 

Application Deadline: March 11, 2025

Position to begin Fall 2025 (Aug.) Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. The search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.