Position: Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Economics Location: St. Paul, MN Job Id: ECO103 # of Openings: 1 Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Economics Position Overview: Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty classroom and to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university's mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community. Course Description: ECO 103 Macroeconomics: 3 credits This course will illustrate the dynamic integration of America within the global economy by focusing on macroeconomics policy areas such as trade, exchange rate policy and domestic economic policy. The course will also introduce students to alternative theoretical frameworks such as classical, Keynesian, monetarism, rational expectations, Marxist, and institutionalist perspectives. The course will explore problems facing the less industrialized countries and the newly emerging countries and the United States role in their development. ECO 104 Microeconomics: 3 credits This course will illustrate the dynamic integration of America within the global economy by focusing on the microeconomics issues such as the role of multinational corporations, antitrust policy, and strategic trade policy. The course will first introduce students to basic microeconomics theory such as market structure (perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly), factor markets, the role of government in the global economy, welfare reform, environmental policy and trade, and exchange rate policy. The course will then illustrate the global dimensions of domestic microeconomics policy. Modality: Traditional, Face-to-Face Dates/Times: Fall Semester 2024, 9/3/2024-12/18/2024 Macroeconomics: Monday's & Wednesday's 8:00am - 9:05am (3 Credits) Macroeconomics: Monday's & Wednesday's 11:35am -12:40pm (3 Credits) Macroeconomics: Monday's & Wednesday's: 12:50pm- 1:55pm (3 Credits) Microeconomics: Monday's & Wednesday's 9:15am - 10:20am (3 Credits) Compensation: $1,000 per credit, 3 credit courses Pre-Written Courses: Yes Program/College: Concordia finance majors acquire skills in financial theory and practice, investments and portfolio management, money and banking, and international finance. Students come away with a rich knowledge in planning, raising capital, investment and portfolio management, budgeting and assessing risk. The finance program is designed to be responsive to the needs of business. Finance is a relevant major for those considering a variety of careers in investment banking, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, credit cards, traditional banking, treasury, insurance, financial planning, and other financial fields. Course Instruction Responsibilities: Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses. Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support. Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments' due dates. Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday). Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, a d the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Follow the university and academic unit's policies and procedures. Qualification: Education Required: Master's degree in business, Economics or related field. Education Preferred: Terminal degree in Business or related field. Experience Required: With a Master's degree, at least 5 years of full-time experience in Business is required. With a terminal degree, at least 5 years of full-time experience is preferred. Supplemental Information: It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets. The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation. The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology. Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits. Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota. Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions Pay Range: $1,000 - $3,000 per month Apply for this Position It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable equal opportunity, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof, specifically Minnesota Statute 363. CSP will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national (including ancestry) or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. CSP is an institution of LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained ministers of LCMS. CSP, based on a religious tenet, recognizes only male ordained ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female commissioned ministers of the Gospel.