Full Time Instructor - Economics

Full Time Instructor - Economics

The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time Instructor - Economics at our Brenham Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary

To perform the day-to-day operations of the Economics instructional program at the assigned campuses.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Embrace a student-centered teaching approach which places students’ learning, needs, experiences, engagement, and success at the center of the educational process, to ensure students are successful.
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Use the College’s learning management system to deliver instruction, provide timely feedback to students on assignments, house and report grades, and assessments.
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advises students in academic matters.
• Evaluates students' performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution, collection, analysis and continuous improvement activities of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum,
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Submits final grades, census attendance reports, and all other required data according to the College’s deadlines.
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

Master’s degree or higher in Economics or a Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Economics.

Minimum Competencies

• Deliver instruction aligned with approved course learning outcomes and institutional standards.
• Develop and administer appropriate assessments (e.g., problem sets, exams, applied assignments) and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Use the institution’s learning management system (LMS) D2L and required instructional technologies to support student learning.
• Maintain a professional, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Adhere to institutional policies, academic integrity standards, and ethical teaching practices.
• Demonstrate reliability, preparedness, and effective communication in fulfilling instructional responsibilities.

Preferred Competencies

• College-level teaching experience teaching introductory economics courses.
• Ability to integrate real-world, business, or policy-based examples into instruction.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid learning environments.
• Familiarity with active and applied learning strategies that support student engagement.
• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered and inclusive teaching practices.

Special Notes To Applicants

Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.
Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (Blinn College, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Office, Academic Affairs Office, 902 College Ave., Brenham, Texas, 77833). Additionally, transcripts maybe sent electronically to lisa.leopold@blinn.edu.

Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.

All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency

A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected for interview.

This is a 40 hours on-campus position. Normal work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

This is a 9 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage’s can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, https://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/nebgs/py26-nebg-he-guide
Leave time includes 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick each month of contract. Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)

Job Type: Full Time

Employment Type: Exempt

Compensation: Annual Salary

Salary or Wage: Per faculty salary schedule

Grade: FAC

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Economics

Location: Brenham Campus

Target Hire Date: 1/4/2027

The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.