"Adjunct Faculty, Economics"

Adjunct Faculty, Economics

Company: La Salle University

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Category: Economics

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Department: 211410 - Economics

Position Summary

La Salle University's Economics department has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a variety of courses each semester on an "as needed" basis. In Fall 2024, there is a need for an individual to teach Sports Economics. Courses generally taught by adjunct faculty may include: Introduction to Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, Political Economics, and International Economics. These courses are generally offered in person, in both the daytime/evenings.

For more information about the Department of Economics, please visit https://www.lasalle.edu/programs/economics/.

Essential Duties

• Prepare meaningful lectures and class activities for the full duration of the published class time for each class period according to academic calendar.
• Create a syllabus that meets the Provost's Syllabus Checklist requirements.
• Create assessment activities that support the stated learning outcomes for the course.
• Address student questions in a timely and helpful manner.
• Use Canvas and other technology to enhance student learning.
• Support and follow University policies and procedures.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Submit grades and materials for assessment projects on or before stated deadlines.
• Communicate student concerns with personnel in the program.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics or closely related field.
• Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in field.
• Previous experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.
• Knowledge in Sports Economics, Entertainment Industry Economics, Healthcare Economics or Labor Economics

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Some classes offered may be in the evenings, on weekends, or online.

Special Instructions to Applicant

La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Basis: Salary

Position Group: Faculty

Application Open Date: 04/19/2024