Economics Instructor

Overview

(Full-time) Economics Instructor

Salary: $63,500.44 - $ Annually
Location: Shasta College - Main Campus - Redding, CA
Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
Department: Instruction
Job Number:
Closing: 3/13/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) serves a diverse student population and strives for equity and student success. As a full-time instructor, you will teach classes and participate in processes that improve instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advance the college mission.

Typical duties

• Full-time instructional faculty are contracted to work 175 days per year, including 164 days of classroom instruction and 11 days of professional growth and development.
• Instructors have up to 18 weeks off per year during summer and winter intersessions;
  Fall and Spring each contain about 17 weeks of instruction with approximately 82 instructional days.
• Schedule and load may vary by course; the District academic calendar is available on the college website.
• Starting Salary: $63,500.44 - $/year on the  Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• Salary Range: $63,500.44 - $/year on the  Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• $2,000/year doctorate differential; STRS retirement.
• Position anticipates starting Fall 2026; may include online and/or Tehama Campus assignments.

Supervisor: Dean of Arts, Communications, and Social Sciences or designee

Responsibilities designated below are primary to the instructor role.

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Meet classes and laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar.
• Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, aligned with official course outlines and District guidelines.
• For online and hybrid courses, maintain online course components and provide regular student contact.
• Distribute a syllabus during the first week of class outlining course description, objectives, grading, attendance, and requirements.
• Provide timely feedback and return graded work promptly.
• Assign final grades in accordance with District policy, California Education Code, and Title 5.
• Respect student rights as specified by District policy and applicable laws.
• Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials timely and consider cost to students.
• Refer students to tutoring and related services when appropriate.
• Supervise students during off-campus activities when required by course or instructor load.
• Provide academic assistance during scheduled office hours.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in the discipline.
• Submit administrative paperwork, including student learning outcomes, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Discipline-specific classroom responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Schedule and communicate office hours clearly to students and division staff.
• Participate in governance and committees; contribute to curriculum review and program planning.
• Participate in course development, program review, and annual planning; assist in hiring processes as needed.
• Attend department and division meetings; assess and report on learning outcomes.
• Engage in professional development to improve pedagogy and student success.
• Meet all flex requirements and participate in evaluation processes per the faculty bargaining agreement.
• Maintain official records; comply with district policies on property and safety.
• Report absences to the supervising administrator; propose purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
• Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement and any discipline-specific responsibilities.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Experience

The successful applicant will demonstrate breadth and depth in economics and the ability to:

• Work effectively with colleagues to support an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population.
• Work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, and goals.
• Design and deliver courses in multiple modalities (in-person, online, hybrid).
• Participate in recruitment and articulation…