Economics Faculty Member

The full-time, tenure-track Economics Faculty position, to be filled for the Academic Year 2021-2022, includes responsibility for creating an inclusive learning environment and teaching in a manner that promotes equity of opportunity and achievement that is in keeping with the student-ready values and goals of the College.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Teach courses in economics to a diverse student population with a workload in alignment with the Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) collective bargaining agreement. Courses to include some combination of Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO117); Principles of Microeconomics (ECO118); Emerging Market Economies (ECO155); and Global Economics (ECO157).
2. Meet the required non-teaching duties as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement, such as advising, college service, and office hours.
3. Participate in the department’s evaluation, development, and implementation of curriculum, courses, and programs.
4. Maintain own professional growth and remain current in the field of economics.
5. Engage actively in College, Department, and Division services and activities.
6. Participate in professional development activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Master’s degree in economics.
2. College-level teaching experience in economics.
3. Commitment to serving a diverse community of learners and the community college mission.
4. Demonstrated presentation skills.
5. Ability to meet challenges of a broad curriculum and student body with diverse abilities, interests, and backgrounds.
6. Effective pedagogical, teaching, assessment, and presentation skills.
7. Demonstrated evidence of keeping current in the field of economics.
8. Ability to relate pedagogically to the needs and interests of students.
9. Experience with and commitment to the integration of technology including the use of Learning Management Systems (Moodle, et al.). 

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Doctorate in economics.
2. Demonstrated commitment to working in a global, multicultural academic setting that supports and promotes student equity.
3. Capable of teaching a broad range of courses within economics.
4. Ability to advise and support the College’s Student Economics Club.
5. Experienced in the use of alternative delivery systems of instruction (Remote/Synchronous) in the teaching-learning process. 

Equivalency Statement 

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.