What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor position at Agnes Scott College?
The Department of Economics and Business Management at Agnes Scott College invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach undergraduate courses during the upcoming Fall 2026 academic term.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will teach two in-person courses:
- ECO-207: Macroeconomics
- ECO-309: Money, Banking and Financial Markets
These courses are part of the College’s undergraduate curriculum and serve students pursuing majors and minors in economics and business management, as well as students from across the liberal arts.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, high-quality in-person instruction
- Develop and/or follow course syllabi consistent with departmental standards
- Assess student performance and provide timely feedback
- Maintain regular office hours and communicate effectively with students
- Submit grades and required reports in accordance with College policies
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related field (Ph.D. preferred)
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level
- Ability to teach both introductory macroeconomics and upper-level courses in money and banking/financial markets
- Commitment to excellence in teaching within a liberal arts environment
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, sample syllabi)
- Contact information for 2 professional references
Applications should be sent electronically to:
Professor Ruth Oyelere, Department Chair
Department of Economics and Business Management
Agnes Scott College
Email: ruwaifo@agnescott.edu
Official graduate transcripts will be required before hiring. Please note that it is college policy to hire candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
- Agnes Scott College is a highly selective, independent national liberal arts college for women located in metropolitan Atlanta. An equal opportunity employer, Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply.