Adjunct Instructor - Economics

Reading Area Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College (RACC) invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Economics. Courses cover microeconomics, macroeconomics, and related topics, supporting degree, transfer, and workforce pathways.

Instruction emphasizes real-world economic analysis and data interpretation for students pursuing business, finance, government, and public service. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Economics (or related field) and demonstrated knowledge of economic

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or related field (minimum 18 graduate credits).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics principles.
• Ability to integrate economic models, data analysis, and real-world examples into instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach Economics courses to support degree, transfer, and workforce pathways.
• Develop instruction emphasizing real-world economic analysis, data interpretation, and critical thinking.
• Deliver online or hybrid coursework and accommodate on-campus evening availability.

Skills

Microeconomics knowledge

Macroeconomics knowledge

Data analysis

Online/Hybrid teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Economics

Job description

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Title: Adjunct Instructor - Economics

09/25/2026

Apply by date: Open Until Filled

Application status: Accepting Applications

Position type: Part-time

$39.00 per hour

The Business Division at Reading Area Community College (RACC) seeks adjunct instructors to teach Economics courses.

These courses support degree, transfer, and workforce pathways by developing students’ understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics, market systems, public policy, and applied economic decision-making.
Instruction emphasizes real-world economic analysis, data interpretation, and critical thinking aligned with transfer institutions and entry-level careers in business, finance, government, and public service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Economics or related field (minimum 18 graduate credits in Economics).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics principles.
• Ability to integrate economic models, data analysis, and real-world examples into instruction.

Commitment to the community college mission and student success. Commitment to the community college mission and student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Microeconomics and/or Macroeconomics at the collegiate level.
• Professional experience in economic analysis, public policy, finance, or business.
• Experience with online or hybrid course delivery.
• Ability to incorporate current economic trends and global market discussions into coursework.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural engagement in teaching.

Special Conditions:

• PA residency required
• On-campus evening availability

Questions? Please contact Dr. Herman Crawford, Dean of the Business Division, at [e-mail]

Note: All listed salaries are non‑negotiable.