Economics & Finance, Adjunct

Job Description:

Adjunct (part-time) instructors are hired on an as-needed, term-by-term (or per course) basis.

Join the part-time instructional pool for consideration as a prospective adjunct instructor for economics and finance courses in the following degrees A.A.; Paralegal Studies A.S; Accounting Technology A.S.; Business Administration Management A.S.; Hospitality Management A.S.; Culinary Management A.S; B.A.S Management & Supervision; B.A.S Project Management at Northwest Florida State College. Adjunct (part-time) instructors are hired on an as-needed, term-by-term (or per course) basis

• Provide instruction for Economics and Finance courses delivered in person and/or hybrid at the Fort Walton Beach Campus, Niceville Campus & South Walton Campus, Monday through Thursdays daytime. Semester offerings are 16 weeks, 12 weeks and 8 weeks.
• Courses include but are not limited to the following within the Business, Hospitality & Management Department. (Course descriptions are located under
  • ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
  • FIN 2210 Personal Finance
  • FIN 4402 Financial & Economic Management
• Assist in development and evaluation of curriculum as appropriate.
• Conduct each class according to the approved syllabus.
• Utilize the approved textbook and/or other instructional materials as approved.
• Utilize Canvas as the Learning Management System (LMS) following college policies and procedures.
• Submit attendance and final grades per college policies and procedures.
• Maintain course grades in LMS and submit grades within an appropriate time.
• Support students by engaging them in class, answering questions in a timely manner, and referring them for additional support when necessary.
• Familiar with and abide by college policies.
• Treat students and colleagues with respect and understanding of differences.
• Complete annual mandatory compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master's in Economics or Finance or closely related business field OR Other master's with 18 graduate hours in economics or closely related business field OR Bachelor's degree in Economics or Finance with at least 8 years in-field work experience relevant to the course being taught
• Demonstrated evidence of professional development growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, oral communication, and presentation skills
• Goal-driven with the ability to provide reliable insight into opportunities for improvement.

*All degrees must be from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.



Additional Information:

Classification: Part-Time Adjunct Instructor

Grant Funded : N

Rate of Pay: $1,800 to $2,214 per class (Based on level of degree. Pay rate listed is for a 3 hour credit course.) Rate of pay for online courses varies $25.00-$150.00 per hour.

Location: All Campuses; Includes Online


Application Deadline: This is a pool of applicants. Review of applications is done as needed by hiring managers. All applications will be accepted up to January 31, 2027, and the pool will be reposted. If you would like to be considered after January 31, 2027, reapplication is necessary.



Application Instructions:

Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:

1. Resume.
2. Cover letter explaining why you are qualified for this position.
3. Copies of transcripts or certificates.

*After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate pages to reduce file size.

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.