Adjunct Economics Instructor — Evenings & Weekends

La Salle University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

La Salle University’s Economics department is seeking adjunct instructors to teach a variety of courses on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities include preparing lectures, creating syllabi and assessments, addressing student questions, and using Canvas for online learning. Evening and weekend offerings may be required.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related field, with Ph.D. preferred and prior collegiate teaching experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or closely related field.
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level preferred.
• Courses may include Introduction to Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, Political Economics, International Economics.
• Some classes may be in the evenings, on weekends, or online.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meaningful lectures and class activities for full duration of class time.
• Create a syllabus that meets Provost’s requirements.
• Create assessment activities that support learning outcomes.
• Address student questions timely and helpfully.
• Use Canvas and other technology to enhance learning.
• Attend faculty meetings and submit grades on deadlines.
• Communicate student concerns with program staff.

Skills

Lecturing

Syllabus development

Assessment design

Student support

Canvas

Education

Master’s degree in Economics or related field

Ph.D. in field (preferred)

Tools

Canvas

Job description

La Salle University’s Economics department is seeking adjunct instructors to teach a variety of courses on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities include preparing lectures, creating syllabi and assessments, addressing student questions, and using Canvas for online learning. Evening and weekend offerings may be required.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related field, with Ph.D. preferred and prior collegiate teaching experience encouraged.