Part-Time Instructor of Economics - Arts, Sciences and Human - Columbia College

Job Title

Part-Time Instructor of Economics - Arts, Sciences and Human Performance - Columbia College

Columbia College

The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94
Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22
Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

The successful candidate will join an Economics department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs.

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 OR the equivalent. Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

• Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision to read files, documents, and computer screens; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience in teaching in Economics at the community college level, with emphasis on basic skills.
• Current knowledge of Economics
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competent in new pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.
• Experience with addressing equity in the classroom, including work with racially minoritized students; understanding of equity gaps and culturally responsive teaching in Economics.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and support racially minoritized students and to remediate instructional practices as needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

GENERAL

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower division college courses in…