Adjunct Faculty – Economics

Baton Rouge Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Retirement options

Multiple medical insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is seeking part-time faculty members to teach Economics courses. Faculty play a crucial role in guiding career readiness and supporting student success while maintaining a collegial atmosphere.

The ideal candidate should hold a Master's degree in Economics or related fields and be dedicated to supporting the institution's mission. This position offers an attractive benefits package, including retirement options and various medical insurance plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree in Economics or related field.
• 18 graduate semester hours in relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Economics courses as assigned.
• Promote a collegial atmosphere within the college.
• Support institution's mission and abide by college-wide policies.

Education

Master's degree in Economics or related field

Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Economics or related field

Preferred: Master's degree in Economics

Job description

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) – Advancing Economic Literacy, Guiding Career Readiness, Supporting Student Success.

Part‑time faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned and promoting a collegial atmosphere. Faculty are expected to support the institution's mission and vision and abide by the Faculty Handbook and college‑wide policies. Faculty report directly to the department chair within their respective departments and divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• The Department of Business seeks adjunct instructors to teach Economics courses. Adjunct instructors are hired by the department, the Division of Business and Law, and Baton Rouge Community College on a term‑by‑term basis as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Economics or related field, or master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Economics or related field.

Preferred Education

• Master's degree in Economics

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Background Screening

Passing pre‑employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.