Adjunct Instructor of Economics

Part-time instructor, Mon – Fri for all semesters (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer) Position Summary Information Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in student, faculty and staff. Delta College is seeking instructors committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for adjunct instructor positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative. Are you interested in positively impacting students’ lives? We are seeking collaborative, energetic, and innovative economic adjunct instructors who are committed to student retention and success. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Instructors may be assigned to teach both principles of micro – and macro – economics in traditional classroom settings and/or blended/hybrid classrooms as needed in the Social Sciences Division at Delta College. Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Understanding of and ability to work with a diverse student population Use of email, internet-based resources, and common Office software Ability to teach in a variety of formats, including incorporating online learning systems Understanding of ADA requirements and willingness to create accessible materials Effective interpersonal skills Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Economics, OR Master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 hours of successful graduate level economics coursework Ability to teach on a Delta campus Additional Experiences Considered Teaching experience at the community college level Recent experience in teaching economics in an active learning environment Application Deadline Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. Special Instructions to Applicants Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, three current names of professional references, and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.

• Course assignment is dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and demonstrated abilities.
• If you are selected for an interview, you are required to provide a teaching demonstration on topics selected by the Social Sciences Division.

Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy? Delta.edu Indeed.com Career Arc MI Works / MI Talent Bank HigherEdJobs.com Michigan HERC Website Other If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting. (Open Ended Question)

• Briefly explain your teaching and learning philosophy as it relates to teaching and learning economics in a college classroom. (Open Ended Question)
• Describe your understanding of and experience working with a culturally diverse student and college/university population. (Open Ended Question)

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