PT Faculty POOL - Economics

Long Beach Community College District; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Long Beach City College is seeking part-time economics faculty to teach at the Liberal Arts campus, Pacific Coast campus or other locations. Assignments may be day, evening, weekend, online or off campus and are contingent on need.

Part-time positions are as needed and do not accrue tenure rights, with flexible hours to support a diverse student body. Minimum qualifications include a Master's in economics or equivalent combination with additional degrees, and demonstrated ability to teach

Qualifications

• Master's in economics or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Teach economics courses at campus locations or online.
• Support a diverse student population and foster inclusive learning.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student assessment.

Skills

Diversity & equity awareness

Student engagement

Adaptability in pedagogy

Technology integration in teaching

Education

Master's in economics

Bachelor's in economics

Master's in business/finance/political science

Job description

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 39,928 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 58% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 11% are African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our College demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The teaching assignment may be at the Liberal Arts campus, the Pacific Coast campus or other college teaching locations. The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online or off campus and is subject to change as needed. Part‑time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part‑time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the most diverse community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.

COLLEGE MISSION

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high-quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent President

At Lo ng Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

SERVICE

• Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community.
• Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources.
• May participate in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
• May participate in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Participation in ongoing professional development.

TEACHING

• Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class.
• Ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and on-line courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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
• The equivalent AND Evidence of a sensitivity, understanding, and ability to manage the classroom environment AND effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching macroeconomics and microeconomics.
• Experience teaching online and in a distance learning environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively in team-teaching situations.
• A willingness to develop new curriculums and innovative materials for instruction.
• A commitment to student activities.
• Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• A Long Beach Community College District application.
• A current resume.
• ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees, BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D, Ph,D, etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.
• Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc AICE.
• Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling [phone].

THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.