Adjunct Faculty - Economics Sustainability - San Anselmo, CA

Overview

POSITION: Adjunct Faculty for Economics for Sustainability

Campus

Location:

San Anselmo, CA

APPOINTMENT: Adjunct Faculty

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Economics for Sustainability

Hiring Range: $9,000.00-$27,000.00

AVAILABLE: September 1, 2025

POSTING DATE: April 22, 2025

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled. Review of applications will start 2025

Presidio Center is seeking an adjunct professor to teach a graduate level course in Sustainable
Economics as part of the schools MBA in Sustainable Solutions degree program.

Department: Presidio Center for Sustainable Solutions at the University of Redlands

Location: Five days face-to-face on campus in San Anselmo, CA. Weekly evening webinars.

This course is a one-semester introduction to the fundamentals of managerial economics and macroeconomics. The first part of this course will cover basic economic tools, focusing on analysis at the margin, supply and demand theory, production theory, capital theory, profit maximization, pricing strategy, game theory, cost minimization, firm structure, and behavioral economics. Throughout the course we will be viewing economic frameworks and theories through a critical lens, and will incorporate issues of sustainability, climate change, and social justice.

The course is intended to contribute to these large program learning outcomes:

• Apply whole systems thinking to orient strategies, activities, and organizations toward sustainable, and just solutions.
• Integrate and apply business fundamentals and concepts of sustainability and inclusion to design, develop, and manage businesses that promote the common good.
• Articulate the root causes of social, political, and economic inequity and ecological problems, and the government’s leadership role in ensuring the common good

Specific Course Learning Outcomes

As a result of this course, students will be able to do the following:

Adjunct professors are responsible for delivering course materials in a learner-centered environment, engaging students in the learning process, and supporting their academic success. Responsibilities include developing and teaching course curriculum in accordance with our prescribed learning outcomes.

• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula to meet course requirements and student learning outcomes.
• Deliver engaging and effective instruction.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on assignments and exams.
• Submit midterm and final grades, attendance records, and other required reports.
• Communicate consistently with students, faculty, and administrators.
• Attend two virtual faculty meetings

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Teaching experience in a relevant subject area.
• Familiarity with online and remote teaching tools.

• PhD in a related field.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.

Adjunct faculty are paid $9,000 for a 4 credit course.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume to the Faculty Chair, Marsha Willard (marsha.willard). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

Presidio Graduate School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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