Adjunct Faculty, Economics

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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

Position Overview

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Economics

Department

Department 211410 - Economics

Posting Number

Posting Number A0166P

Position Summary

La Salle University’s Economics department has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a variety of courses each semester on an “as needed” basis. There may be a need for an individual to teach Sports Economics. Courses generally taught by adjunct faculty may include: Introduction to Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, Political Economics, and International Economics. These courses are generally offered in person, in both the daytime/evenings.
For more information about the Department of Economics, please visit https://www.lasalle.edu/programs/economics/.

• Prepare meaningful lectures and class activities for the full duration of the published class time for each class period according to academic calendar.

• Create a syllabus that meets the Provost’s Syllabus Checklist requirements.

• Create assessment activities that support the stated learning outcomes for the course.

• Address student questions in a timely and helpful manner.

• Use Canvas and other technology to enhance student learning.

• Support and follow University policies and procedures.

• Attend faculty meetings.

• Submit grades and materials for assessment projects on or before stated deadlines.

• Communicate student concerns with personnel in the program.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or closely related field.

• Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in field.

• Previous experience teaching at the collegiate level.

• Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.

* Knowledge in Sports Economics, Entertainment Industry Economics, Healthcare Economics or Labor Economics

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Some classes offered may be in the evenings, on weekends, or online.

Special Instructions to Applicant

La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

HR/Comp

Compensation Information

Position Classification

Position Classification Part-Time, Semesterly Basis

FLSA Classification

FLSA Classification Exempt

Pay Basis

Position Group

Position Group Faculty

Posting Information

Application Open Date

Application Open Date 04/19/2024

Application Close Date

Application Open To

Application Open To Internal and External Applicants

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Optional Documents

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