Part Time - Economics Instructor

Yuba Community College District

Woodland (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 110,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a qualified part-time Economics instructor to join its faculty pool. This position is actively recruiting year-round, allowing for flexible teaching hours up to 10 hours per week. Candidates must hold a Master's in economics or a Bachelor's plus a relevant Master's degree. The college emphasizes diversity and encourages applicants from varied backgrounds. An ideal candidate will be sensitive to the diverse needs of community college students and possess strong teaching abilities.

Qualifications

Master's degree in economics or related field is required.
Must possess a deep understanding of community college demographics.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver instructional lectures for Economics courses.
Organize and teach all levels of Economics classes.
Assess student learning outcomes every semester.
Teach day, evening, weekend assignments including online formats.
Assess student learning outcomes each term.
Participate in department and college initiatives if desired.
Provide timely feedback and post grades regularly.
Respond to student communication promptly.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Understanding of community college student needs

Education

Master's in economics

Bachelor's in economics and Master's in a related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Yuba Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Part-time instructor positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

To apply for this position, interested candidates are required to complete an online application, including submission of a Resume, Letter of Interest, EEO/Diversity Statement and Unofficial Transcripts through the People Admin application portal.
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Position Information

Job Title: Part Time - Economics Instructor

Location: Woodland Community College - Woodland, CA

Job Description

Woodland Community College is actively searching for a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates to fill part-time faculty (Adjunct) teaching positions. These opportunities are available on an ongoing basis to meet the evolving needs of the college. Prospective applicants can expect to be contacted and hired throughout the year in response to the institution’s specific instructional requirements. The adjunct pools remain open year-round and are routinely refreshed every two years to ensure an updated and dynamic group of potential educators.

BASIC FUNCTION

Develop and deliver instructional lectures for Economics courses up to 10 hours/week.
Organize and teach all levels of Economics classes.
Use appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning.
Teach day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments, which may include distance learning (interactive television, online) and accelerated courses.
Assess Student Learning Outcomes every semester.
Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives and committees if desired.
Provide timely feedback to students and post grades regularly.
Respond to student communication in a timely manner.

REQUIRED DUTIES

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s in economics.
Bachelor’s in economics AND Master’s in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance, or political science.

Equivalency Requirement: All applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications specified by the Yuba Community College District (YCCD) by the application filing date. Alternatively, applicants must have obtained an equivalency determination from the District before the publication of the Recruitment Announcement. This ensures that candidates either meet the standard qualifications or have received official recognition of their equivalent qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with life or teaching experience which would demonstrate the clear ability to teach Economics to community college students.

Physical Demands

Range/Step: Class I - VII (Based on degree and teaching experience).

Salary Range

Benefits Information: Part-time positions less than .60 FTE are not entitled to any District paid fringe benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Board Policies

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Supplemental Questions

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As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all. Please describe how your experience and background have prepared you to contribute to this commitment and diversity. Your personal statement should provide your experience working within a diverse organization.

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