Adjunct Faculty - Economics

$1,143/per Load Hour

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Monday-Friday hours vary.

Evenings and Weekends may be required.

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GateWay Community College is seeking applicants for an Economics Adjunct Faculty position to teach courses in Economics (ECN211, ECN212) in various modalities (in-person, online, and virtual) to diverse student populations.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and experience to fulfill this critical teaching role. They will also ensure students are prepared to fulfill the needs of local employers. We are looking for an adjunct faculty member with a track record of commitment to service excellence, innovation, assessment, student success, and integrity in the performance of job duties.

• Teach a diverse population of students in a classroom, online or hybrid, accelerated, and/or other alternative schedules and formats; uses active learning strategies to engage students and promote student learning, retention, and achievement; incorporates instructional technology and employs alternative delivery or scheduling techniques where appropriate
• Develop instructional materials, learning activities, and curriculum; creates and implements syllabi, course outlines, lecture and lab materials, as well as applied learning activities for assigned courses for students learning computer information systems and related courses; grades student work and activities; effectively utilizes course management software such as Canvas; utilizes college and departmental assessment tools; participates in continuous evaluation and improvement of teaching and learning
• Advise, tutor and offer assistance to students related to the subject matter, as needed

For academic disciplines, a graduate degree is required. A faculty may qualify with any of the following:

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field OR
• Master’s degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching field

A. Master’s or doctorate level degree in Economics granted by an accredited college or

university. Master’s degree or higher in any field with a combination of 18 upper division and/or

graduate credits in the teaching field.

B. Bachelor’s and/Master’s degree in Economics.

C. At least five (1) years of teaching experience in various modalities at a community college or

university in Economics. Experience should include course development with engaging

interactive activities

D. Active member on community advisory boards or current membership(s) in professional associations

tied to area of instruction.

E. Professional certifications e.g., a CPA document, a PMP certification, SHRM, Society of Human

Resources certificate. This is not an all-inclusive list of certifications. OR Industry recognized subject

matter expert in area to be taught as documented through a portfolio, e.g. marketing campaigns, past

audits, projects managed, TQM projects, published works in the field, or letters from clients who

received professional services.

• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
• May require numerous evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Open until filled

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