Associate Professor, Economics

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a two -year community/technical college that offers more than 75 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs for students who are either seeking quick entry into the workforce or desiring to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. HGTC offers three convenient campus locations in South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, Conway, and Georgetown.

Horry-Georgetown Technical College seeks a full-time Associate Professor of Economics. The successful candidate will be required to teach a combination of online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes at any Horry-Georgetown Technical College campus location. The successful candidate will report to the Business Administration Academic Chair and will be responsible for the following duties (this list is not intended to be exhaustive):

• Instructional planning, teaching, and learning; student recruitment, retention and advising
• Developing program syllabi, goals, and objectives
• Evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Assessing students’ learning objectives
• Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports
• Work with the Business Administration program advisory board to maintain and enhance the curriculum and assess program outcomes
• Providing academic advisement to students
• Participating in academic term registrations
• Meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students
• Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave. 

Master’s Degree in Economics with 18 graduate credit level courses in Economics- or-  a master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate credit level courses in Economics.

Master’s Degree in Economics; or 18 graduate credit hours in Economics with an 18 additional graduate credit hours in Business and at least two years teaching experience in higher education.