Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Microeconomics

Holyoke-Community-College; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach ECN 102: Introduction to Microeconomics in Fall 2026. The course explores how markets determine production and distribution, with topics including supply and demand, costs, pricing, and trade.

Adjunct faculty deliver the syllabus via Canvas LMS, employ active learning methods, assess student performance, and coordinate with the dean to ensure objectives are met. A Master's in Economics and LMS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics or related field required.
• Strong grounding in the subject matter of ECN 102.
• Experience using an online LMS to support instruction (Canvas preferred).
• Commitment to working effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and review the course syllabus via the LMS (Canvas).
• Utilize active learning methods and varied instructional strategies.
• Stay current on developments in the field and pedagogical practices.
• Prepare materials and equipment to meet course objectives in collaboration with the dean.
• Record and report student data and final grades accurately and promptly.
• Support students' learning goals and provide accommodations as needed.
• Inform students about campus services such as library, counseling, and tutoring.
• Attend all scheduled classes and arrange assignments if absence is necessary.

Skills

Online teaching

Course delivery planning

Student assessment

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's Degree in Economics or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach ECN 102: Introduction to Microeconomics in Fall 2026. The course description for ECN 102: Introduction to Microeconomics is as follows:

An introduction to basic principles, processes, and applications of microeconomics: how a market-based capitalist system determines what products are produced, how they are produced, and the way in which the benefits are distributed. Topics include supply and demand analysis for products and for factors of production; production functions and costs; production and pricing of output within different industry structures; efficiency, equity, international trade, externalities, and public goods. Prerequisite(s): ECN 100 with a grade of C- or higher, or eligibility for MTH 014

Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

1. The adjunct faculty member will distribute and review the course syllabus via the course LMS (Canvas). The adjunct faculty shall forward the dean no later than the end of the first (1st) week of classes in each session a course syllabus.
2. The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include, but are not limited to: a.) Cooperative learning. b.) Experiential learning, c.) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.
3. The adjunct faculty member will remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s).
4. The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean.
5. The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.
6. The adjunct faculty members will be supportive of students' learning goals by: a) focusing on student learning outcomes; b) taking into account the needs and abilities of the students ; c) becoming familiar with academic and social support; d) making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences; e) maintaining the academic integrity of the college; f) making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.
7. The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.
8. Adjunct Faculty are expected to attend all scheduled classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and is responsible by providing an alternate assignment.

REQUIRED:

• Master’s Degree in Economics or related field;
• Firm grounding in the subject matter of the course being offered;
• Experience using an online learning management system to support classroom instruction (Canvas preferred);
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.

Adjunct Faculty - MCCC Unit Position

Schedule: Tuesday + Thursday 9:30am-10:45am (Fall, 2026 semester)

Compensation: DCE Salary - $1,512.00 Per Credit; no benefits.
Funding: Trust

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Please note that general adjunct postings are for adjunct pools. Positions may or may not be immediately available.