What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor of Economics position at Campbell University?
Position: Adjunct Instructor of Economic
Department: Lundy Fetterman School of Business
Status: Part Time
Position Summary
This is a part-time position teaching one large (100 students) section of ECON 201 Microeconomics for the Fall 2026 semester (August 19 – December 8). The course meets MWF from 12-12:50 PM on our main campus in Buies Creek. The role occupant will deliver/modify existing course content, learning objectives, pedagogical approaches, and academic assessment for the course. The incumbent will also hold office hours at least twice a week. He/she will serve as a collegial member of a community of scholars and learners, supporting and promoting the Business School’s mission of providing students with a comprehensive professional business education that instills in them a commitment to service, lifelong learning, ethical behavior, and the free enterprise system. While in-person instruction is strongly preferred, blended, synchronous, or asynchronous online instruction will be considered.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Department: Lundy Fetterman School of Business
Status: Part Time
Position Summary
This is a part-time position teaching one large (100 students) section of ECON 201 Microeconomics for the Fall 2026 semester (August 19 – December 8). The course meets MWF from 12-12:50 PM on our main campus in Buies Creek. The role occupant will deliver/modify existing course content, learning objectives, pedagogical approaches, and academic assessment for the course. The incumbent will also hold office hours at least twice a week. He/she will serve as a collegial member of a community of scholars and learners, supporting and promoting the Business School’s mission of providing students with a comprehensive professional business education that instills in them a commitment to service, lifelong learning, ethical behavior, and the free enterprise system. While in-person instruction is strongly preferred, blended, synchronous, or asynchronous online instruction will be considered.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver student instruction, in person and/or online (70%).
- Assess and report student learning; complete student record keeping in a timely and accurate manner (20%).
- Respond to student questions and offer feedback during office hours (10%).
- Exercise independent judgment and maintain strict confidentiality
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
- Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, along with FERPA and other state and federal mandates.
- Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Master’s degree in economics or related field required; terminal degree in economics or related field preferred
- Prior teaching experience preferred
- Relevant industry experience desired
- Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector is desired
- Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and standard methods of digital communication, including web/text/chat platforms
- Proficiency/Advanced skills in Excel desired
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence, statistical analysis, and other tools desired
- Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with, faculty colleagues, staff, students, and the public.
- Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
- Exercise independent judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations.
- Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment
- This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.