Adjunct Faculty - Economics

Tompkins Cortland Community College; Town of Dryden (NY); On-site; USD 3,400 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

Tompkins Cortland Community College seeks an adjunct teaching faculty member in Economics for Spring 2027. The appointment is adjunct, non-renewable, with responsibilities across day, evening, online, hybrid, and HyFlex formats.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in Economics or related field with 18 graduate credits and maintain NYS residency. Salary for adjuncts is determined per credit under the latest contract, with Spring 2027 pay per credit ranging from $1,146 to $1,209, depending on

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics or related field with at least 18 graduate credits in Economics.
• Willingness to maintain NYS residency is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching and instruction.
• Create, submit, and follow a syllabus that aligns with the Master Course Syllabus.
• Use the Learning Management System to provide course materials to students.
• Be available to students through office hours, timely grading, and responsive communication.
• Read and abide by the policies listed in the Teaching Manual.
• Submit all records by deadlines, including progress reports and grades.
• Understand and enact TC3 mission and equity/diversity/inclusion plan.

Skills

Teaching

Syllabus design

Student communication

Education

Master's degree in Economics or related field

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

POSITION OFFERED: Adjunct Teaching Faculty – Economics

EMPLOYMENT DATE: Spring 2027 - 01/25/2027 - 05/17/2027

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Adjunct, Non-renewable

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Economics is accepting applications for the position of adjunct for Spring 2027. Candidates will be considered for other courses as their credentials allow.

Teaching assignments may involve teaching day, evening, online, hybrid, and HyFlex courses.

Adjunct instructors will be expected to:

• Provide excellent teaching and instruction
• Create, submit, and follow a syllabus that aligns with the course’s Master Course Syllabus
• Use the Learning Management System to provide course materials to students
• Be available to students through office hours, timely grading, and responsive communication
• Read and abide by the policies listed in the Teaching Manual
• Submit all records by their respective deadline, including progress reports, student concern notices, and grades
• Understand and enact mission and values of TC3, and the equity, diversity, justice and inclusion plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in Economics or a related field with a minimum of 18 credits in graduate level Economics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience teaching in an accredited higher education institution, especially a community college, is preferred.

EXPECTED HIRING SALARY RANGE: For Adjunct Faculty, rates are found in the most recent adjunct contract. For each credit, the Spring 2027 entry pay rate is $1,146 - $1,209 dependent upon qualifications.

Candidates must hold and be willing to maintain NYS residency to be considered for this position.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a culturally diverse campus with over two decades of strong partnerships with international colleges and universities and a commitment to preparing our students for citizenship in a global society. Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and awards associate degrees in career-oriented and liberal arts/sciences programs of study. Enrollment is approximately 3,500 students. To learn more about the College, visit our website at

www.tompkinscortland.edu.

Visa sponsorship not available.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

AA/EOE

Location: Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in the naturally beautiful and culturally rich Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, near Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The area is host to many colleges, including Cornell University, as well as excellent healthcare, museums, festivals, and business enterprises.

Human Resources Department | P.O. Box 139, 170 North Street | Dryden, NY 13053-0139

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The State University of New York | Tompkins Cortland Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer