Economics Instructor- Faculty- Tenure Track

General Information & Responsibilities

Black Hawk College seeks a temporary (one-term) full-time Economics Instructor for Fall 2026 semester to teach classes in Economics. This is an in-person position at our Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL that will also instruct online courses.

Faculty member is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; by developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students educational experience; develops, and executes appropriate methods of evaluating students’ performance; develops, secures, and maintains the instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

M.A. or Ph.D. in Economics is required. In-person and online teaching experience in Economics preferred. Must possess demonstrated oral English proficiency for classroom instruction.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts and at least two (2) letters of recommendation with the online application. These documents can be attached to your online application, including letters of recommendation. If your letter-writer prefers to submit the letter of recommendation directly to Black Hawk College, please have it emailed to HR.

Full-time faculty have a base contract of 9 months and are paid over 12 months per year. Base load is based on 30 equated hours per academic year.

Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience. Minimum starting salary for full-time faculty is $50,036.00 for the  academic year, but may be subject to change. Black Hawk College provides an exceptional benefits package. Please be sure to look at the Benefits tab of this job posting.

Note:

Official transcripts will be required for any candidate hired.

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.

While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.

• Medical
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Mail Order Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Professional Development
• Tuition Waiver
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Personal Days

State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS):
Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term (16 weeks), may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit www.

SURS.org.

Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program:
Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.

Do you have a M.A. or Ph.D. in Economics?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question