Economics Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;

assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The department maintains a focus on:

* The development of a strong and diverse program.

* Utilizing diverse teaching methodologies to address equity and achievement gaps in higher education.

* Utilizing all available resources, including current technology, to help ensure both student access and success.

* Offering relevant degrees and certificates which contribute to students' success in transfer and employment.

* Developing partnerships with local employers and government agencies to maximize students' educational opportunities.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

* ECON 302 - Principles of Macroeconomics

* ECON 304-Principles of Macroeconomics

* ECON 310-Statistics for Business and Economics

* ECON 320-Concepts in Personal Finance

Additional duties including but are not limited to:

* Participating in committee work

* Curriculum preparation

* Student evaluation

* Office hours

* Outcomes assessment

* Program review

* Student activities and advising

* College service activities

* Engaging with the broader campus community to understand the resources available to students to aid in their success and connect students with these resources as needed.

* Other duties as assigned to support all students including various groups of disproportionately impacted students.

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

* FLC Programs and Majors

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

ORthe equivalent*.

* All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.

* Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

* See Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

* Los Rios Community College District Application

* Letter of Interest

* Resume or Curriculum Vitae

* Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)

* Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

* Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).

* If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.

* Example:
If a master's in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the

Minimum Qualifications , an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.

* Previously granted equivalencies mustbe attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

* Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.

* Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International…