[POOL] PT Faculty, Economics

Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam; Albany, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College seeks qualified part-time economics instructors to join a pooled pool of applicants for immediate review when openings arise. Successful candidates will teach economics courses such as Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, prepare instructional materials, and manage course administration.

Emphasis on equity, inclusivity, and engagement with students and staff is required. Applicants must meet education requirements, participate in ongoing professional development, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics or related field, OR a master's degree in another field with a minimum of 27 graduate quarter hours in the primary field to be taught; or equivalency.
• Provisional: bachelor's degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours AND in active pursuit of master's or doctorate; provisional until completion proof is provided.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the economics curriculum (e.g., Microeconomics, Macroeconomics).
• Prepare and develop materials for classes using approved course outcomes.
• Complete administrative tasks: assign and grade work, communicate with students, maintain records.
• Promote equity and inclusivity; connect students to college support services.
• Participate in department/advisory meetings as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student communication

Equity & inclusion

Education

Master's in Economics or related field

Master's in another field + 27 grad hours in economics

Job description

Job Summary

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for "[ POOL ]" positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

* Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Teach courses in the economics curriculum, possibly including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, or Outline of Economics.

• Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes in a variety of teaching modalities. Depending on the course assignment, you may be asked to use a curriculum developed by the department.
• Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
• Keep abreast of development in subject area, educational technology, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional improvement.
• Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
• Exemplify and promote the mission of LBCC.
• Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
• Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
• Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of a team.
• Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office or classroom setting with minimal exposure to safety and health hazards. May require arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate keyboard or other office equipment. Requires sufficient visual acuity to recognize alphanumeric characters. Requires good hearing and well-developed speaking ability to communicate with staff and students. Work is performed indoors with minimal exposure to safety and health hazards. Considerable time is spent doing work on a computer.

Education and Experience

Master's degree in Economics or related field, OR a master's degree in another field and a minimum of 27 graduate quarter (or 18 semester) hours in the primary field to be taught; or equivalency.

Provisional: bachelor's degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the above field(s) AND in active pursuit of master's degree or doctorate. Applicants hired under this qualification will be approved to teach in a provisional capacity until proof of completion of the minimum qualifications is provided to the college.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Employment Requirement

Criminal Background Check - C4

Salary and Compensation Information

Courses are paid on a per-credit basis. New Part-time Faculty begin at Step 1 of the pay scale, with steps being 'rolled' once per term, if eligible.

• Table 1 illustrates the cost per credit for each step on the pay scale. Instructors new to the College typically start at the rate listed in column 1.
• Table 3 illustrates the compensation per hour for meetings, training, advising, curriculum development, or other related work.

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at [e-mail]

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.