Part-Time Faculty, Economics

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A possibility becomes a probability.

A dream becomes reality.

Valencia College invites you to become part of a growing community of passionate part-time faculty committed to inspiring brighter tomorrows for our students. Over the last 50 years, Valencia College has pioneered the use of innovative learning approaches to make secondary education more accessible.

At Valencia College, we believe that "anyone can learn anything under the right conditions." With this goal in mind, we work to support students in achieving their academic and career goals. Faculty are essential to the College's ambitious goals, and to improving the lives of our students. We hope you’ll consider applying to join our team!

Learn More about our Big Idea and Meet our College President, Dr. Kathleen Plinkse!

We are seeking experienced economics professionals with strong expertise in contemporary economic theory and practice, and a passion for teaching. The ideal candidate will bring the ability to provide engaging learning experiences, deliver instruction across multiple modalities—including classroom, hybrid, and online—and provide meaningful feedback that supports student success. This role offers the opportunity to guide and mentor diverse learners while fostering analytical skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of economic concepts and applications in a dynamic, learning-centered academic environment.

The instructor will teach courses with a focus on:

• A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in Economics OR 18 graduate semester hours in Economics and a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• This position may require online, mixed-mode, and face-to-face teaching modalities.
• Please note that you will need to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.

What is Our Process:

• Application collection begins: October 2026
• Anticipated start date: January 11, 2027

Why Work for Valencia College:

Our total rewards program provides part-time faculty a wide-ranging combination of pay, paid time off, FICA alternative, professional development, work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment, and so much more.

Additional Information:

• Applicants with degrees from institutions from outside of the United States, are required to complete the following steps:
• Provide a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign transcripts evaluated prior to submission through an authorized evaluation service such as World Education Services. For a list of acceptable evaluation services, please visit https://www.naces.org/members .
• This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
• Additional campus locations may be added to this search prior to the date of closing, based on hiring needs.
• Selected candidates recommended for hire may be required to complete pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment, which may include but are not limited to: a criminal background check, drug screening, professional reference verification, and driver’s license verification. The Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR) will confirm applicable requirements during the hiring process.

Position Number

Position Number AJ0071

Position Title

Position Title Part-Time Faculty, Economics

Job Type

Job Type Faculty

FT/PT

FT/PT Part-Time

Employee Class Description

Employee Class Description Faculty Adjunct

General Position Description

Primarily responsible for teaching in discipline or discipline areas in which he/she…