Economics Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Fresno City College

Economics Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate understanding of the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.

• Teach a part‑time schedule of introductory economics courses as assigned.
• Use a variety of pedagogies and integrate a wide range of instructional delivery systems, including innovative and creative uses of technology for face‑to‑face, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Employ effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adhering to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc., in keeping with course objectives.
• Provide course syllabi to students.
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with District Policy.
• Submit all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed.
• Fulfill all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• 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 equivalent education and/or experience (requiring equivalency).

• Experience and skill incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and understanding how historical patterns of exclusion shape participation.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to better engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience teaching introductory economics courses.
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
• Experience 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 facilitating multicultural and cross‑cultural communication with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with under‑prepared and high‑need community‑college students.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student learning support.
• Demonstrated computer and technology skills used in providing high‑quality instruction.
• Effective communication with students and staff.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials.
• Knowledge of the community‑college mission and goals.

• Newly hired part‑time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• Salary classification placements based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Classifications.
• Sick leave accrual based on assignment hours.

The selection and hiring process for part‑time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. If you are of interest, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an interview opportunity.

This position has no closing date; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants may withdraw at any time. Applications remain on file for 18 months. If not interviewed or selected within that period and a position becomes available, a new application will be required.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. We pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in recruitment and selection. We are a service‑minded organization responsive to our applicants’ needs. SCCCD EEO Plan.