Economics Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

State Center Community College; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A California-based community college seeks a part-time Economics Instructor committed to educating a diverse student population. Responsibilities include teaching courses using innovative methods and evaluating student progress effectively. Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s in economics or a related field and demonstrate experience with diverse students. They should also have the ability to incorporate elements of diversity and inclusion into their teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s in economics or related field required.
• Experience with diverse student populations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time Economics courses.
• Utilize innovative teaching methods.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.

Skills

Effective communication

Pedagogical skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s in economics

Bachelor’s in economics and Master’s in related field

Valid California Community College Credential

Job description

Economics Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

Continuous Recruitment
This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.

The ideal candidate will share Madera Community College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Providing instruction in Economics on the Madera Community College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching a part-time schedule of Economics courses as assigned;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in economics; or
• Bachelor’s in economics and Master’s in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance or political science; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities;
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities;
• Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students at the community college;
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success;
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Madera Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process.