Economics Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

About the role

Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for part-time Economics Adjunct Faculty in the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LASS). Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Economics adjunct faculty are needed to teach college-level courses in-person on the main Virginia Western campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level economics courses in-person on the main campus
• Maintain currency in teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education
• Write syllabi and exams
• Develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's degree in Economics or a Master's degree (in any field) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Economics courses
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds

Preferred qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Economics
• Teaching experience at the college level

Pay

$793 - $1,278 per credit hour; faculty rank determined when credentialed.

Schedule

Hours and days vary based on course offerings and enrollment. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.