Adjunct Professor, Economics (Applicant Pool 2026-2027)

Collin College; Celina (TX); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College in McKinney, Texas seeks part-time adjunct faculty to deliver courses in a discipline-appropriate, engaging manner, reflecting the college’s core values and commitment to inclusive teaching. Meet professional standards for faculty per college policies.

Responsibilities include aligning with approved syllabi, teaching on campus (evenings/weekends possible), and may include dual credit. A Master’s degree is required; teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline or a Master’s degree with academic preparation in the teaching field to include eighteen graduate semester hours in the discipline.
• Teaching experience is desired.
• In-person work is required; criminal background checks may be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and approved syllabi.
• Teach on campus; evenings and weekend programs may be required.
• May include Dual Credit courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with college policies.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum delivery

Inclusive teaching

Education

Master’s degree in the discipline

18 graduate hours in the discipline

Job description

Primary Location:

3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the college’s core values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the Division faculty and administered by the associate dean/director.
• Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college’s campuses or off-site locations and may include evening and weekend programs. Collin College is not hiring for on-line instruction at this time.
• May include Dual Credit courses.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and core values.

In accordance with Texas Education Code §51.992, this position is designated for in-person work at a campus or other location of Collin College. Remote or telecommuting arrangements are not permitted except under specific circumstances defined by law, including temporary illness, approved distance education assignments, or other narrow statutory exceptions. All candidates should expect to perform duties on-site. Candidates are also encouraged to review this in-person requirement and reach out with any questions if further clarification is needed.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the discipline to be taught or a Master’s degree in any discipline with academic preparation in the teaching field to include eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the discipline to be taught.

Teaching experience is desired.

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

If selected for a dual credit course(s), an additional backgroundcheck requiring fingerprinting with the TX DPS will be required from the assigned ISD. Any questions related to the fingerprinting processshould be directed to the ISD to which the faculty member is being assigned.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Employment Type:

Part time

Compensation:

Per Adjunct Faculty and CE Instructor Rates

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.