Adjunct, Economics

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Position Information

Adjunct Job Title Adjunct, Economics Discipline(s) Adjunct Job Description

Position Summary:

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.

2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical essential communication skills.

3. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.

4. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.

5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.

6. Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.

7. Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.

8. Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.

9. Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24-36 hours.

10. Use the FCC email account provided for them to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students. Share this information with their students.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. A Master's degree with 18 or more graduate credit hours in Economics.

2. Related professional experience or appropriate professional licensure in content area or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two (2) years work experience related to the discipline area.

2. Online and/or hybrid teaching experience.

3. Two (2) years of college teaching experience or providing workplace training.

Pool Number TS724P Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through May 31, 2027.

For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Dr. Joshua M. Paiz at jpaiz@frederick.edu or 301-624-2804.

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Essential Personnel? Telework Eligible?

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Economics and demonstrate related professional experience or appropriate professional licensure in the content area or a closely related field. Please indicate whether you meet these minimum qualifications.

• Yes, I meet these minimum qualifications.

• No, I do not meet these minimum qualifications.

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• • Applicants must be willing to accept a class assignment within the next academic year. Please indicate your availability below - day/evening/weekends.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you available for in-person/on-campus teaching assignments?
• Y
• N

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts