Adjunct, Economics

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical essential communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open‑minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem‑solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.
• Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
• Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24‑36 hours.
• Use the FCC email account provided for them to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students. Share this information with their students.

• A Master’s degree with 18 or more graduate credit hours in Economics.
• Related professional experience or appropriate professional licensure in content area or closely related field.

• Two (2) years work experience related to the discipline area.
• Online and/or hybrid teaching experience.
• Two (2) years of college teaching experience or providing workplace training.

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For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Dr. Joshua M. Paiz at jpaiz or .

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