Economics Instructor- Full time Faculty-Tenure Track

Black Hawk College; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 45,032 - 55,039; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits package

Job summary

An educational institution in Moline, IL seeks a full-time Economics Instructor to engage students through innovative lesson plans and materials. Responsibilities include developing lectures, assessing student performance, and maintaining instructional resources. Required qualifications include an M.A. or Ph.D. in Economics and teaching experience. The starting salary is $50,036 for the 2025-2026 academic year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have in-person and online teaching experience in Economics.
• Demonstrated oral English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Encourage learning by preparing syllabi and developing lectures.
• Create methods for evaluating students' performance.
• Maintain instructional materials essential to classroom presentations.

Skills

Oral English proficiency

Ability to develop course materials

Education

M.A. or Ph.D. in Economics

Job description

General Information & Responsibilities

Black Hawk College seeks a full-time Economics Instructor. This is an in-person position at our Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL that will also instruct online courses. Must be able to travel to other locations. Starting 8/11/2025 with beginning of 2025 Fall semester. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Description Of Duties

Faculty member is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; by developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students educational experience; develops, and executes appropriate methods of evaluating students’ performance; develops, secures, and maintains the instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

Education & Experience

M.A. or Ph.D. in Economics is required. In-person and online teaching experience in Economics preferred. Must possess demonstrated oral English proficiency for classroom instruction.

Supplemental Information

1. Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts and at least two (2) letters of recommendation with the online application. These documents can be attached to your online application, including letters of recommendation. If your letter-writer prefers to submit the letter of recommendation directly to Black Hawk College, please have it emailed to [e-mail].
2. Full-time faculty have a base contract of 9 months and are paid over 12 months per year. Base load is based on 30 equated hours per academic year.
3. Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience. Minimum starting salary for full-time faculty is $50,036 for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Black Hawk College provides an exceptional benefits package. Please be sure to look at the Benefits tab of this job posting.
4. Note: Official transcripts will be required for any candidate hired.

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.