Economics Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College District

Reedley (CA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 85,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

State Center Community College District’s Reedley College seeks an Economics Instructor for its part-time faculty pool. The selected candidate will teach economics in various settings, including evening, online, or on-site, and contribute to a diverse student population in a continuing recruitment pool.

The role requires teaching introductory micro- and macroeconomics and business law, with a commitment to equity-minded pedagogy and responsive classroom practices.

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.

Responsibilities

Teach Introduction to Microeconomics and Introduction to Macroeconomics;
Teach Business Law;
Use varied pedagogies and technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats;
Communicate effectively with students;
Evaluate student progress and provide course syllabi;
Maintain records and submit grading and evaluations on time;
Fulfill all duties as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Skills

Economics teaching

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Business law

Tech-enabled instruction

Communication

Education

Master’s in economics

Bachelor’s in economics + Master’s in business/finance

California CC credential

Equivalency (education/experience)

Job description

Economics Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

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Announcement Information

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Title

Title Economics Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

Campus Location

Campus Location Reedley College

Start Date

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT
This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application.
This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.
Providing instruction in Economics in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Economics;
Teaching Introduction to Microeconomics;
Teaching Introduction to Macroeconomics;
Teaching Business Law;
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;
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; and
Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

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).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

Broad based academic preparation in economics/business;
Professional competency as evidenced by successful work experience and college teaching experience in economics/business;
Enthusiasm for teaching and assisting students to succeed;
Related work and professional experience;
Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions 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;
Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.