Adjunct, Economics

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College invites applications for an Adjunct, Economics. The position involves teaching courses based on departmental needs, developing materials, and evaluating student progress in alignment with course outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Economics with 18+ graduate credits and have related professional experience; online or hybrid teaching experience is preferred. The role supports a diverse campus community and requires timely communication with students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics required.
• 18+ graduate credit hours in Economics.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using relevant scholarly tools.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking and communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural perspectives into instruction and respect diversity.
• Model open-minded inquiry and creative problem-solving.
• Maintain currency in the discipline and pedagogy.
• Submit syllabi and instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with students and use campus tools.
• Assess student work and submit grades by deadlines.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24–36 hours for online courses.
• Use the College email account to communicate with college stakeholders.

Education

Master’s degree in Economics

18+ graduate credits in Economics

Job description

Adjunct, Economics

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.
2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical essential communication skills.
3. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
4. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
6. Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
7. Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.
8. Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
9. Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24-36 hours.
10. Use the FCC email account provided for them to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students. Share this information with their students.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. A Master’s degree with 18 or more graduate credit hours in Economics.
2. Related professional experience or appropriate professional licensure in content area or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Two (2) years work experience related to the discipline area.
2. Online and/or hybrid teaching experience.
3. Two (2) years of college teaching experience or providing workplace training.

Pool Number: TS724P

For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Dr. Joshua M. Paiz at [e-mail] or 301-624-2804.

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.