Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Economics
Date Available: January 6, 2025
FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)
Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)
Position Summary:
The Brennan School of Business at Dominican University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty Member to teach the following courses:
- Economics 101: Principles of Microeconomics
- Economics 102: Principles of Macroeconomics
Both courses are required for all business majors and economics majors. All courses are offered in-person. The ideal candidate will be based in the Chicagoland area to work with students in a face-to-face environment. The adjunct faculty member may work with senior economic faculty to examine current teaching materials, cases, and software specific to this course.
Responsibilities:
Adjunct faculty are responsible for the following:
- Adhering to university policies, procedures, and university calendar with respect to reporting information to university offices
- Administering student evaluations, timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction, including grades and course evaluations
- Grading weekly assignments, responding to student emails and phone calls promptly, and providing feedback in a timely manner
- Preparing course materials, including writing test questions and delivering assignments appropriate to subject matter
- Meeting with students in-person and hosting office hours
- Adhering to the goals and objectives of the course, including delivery of assessments to the Department Chair and senior faculty in Economics
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD or ABD with an emphasis in Economics
- At least 2 years of demonstrated teaching experience (experience with Canvas Learning Management System preferred)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
To Apply:
Dominican University will accept applications for this position until it is filled. Please submit a (1) cover letter, (2) CV/resume, including a list of references, and (3) a one to two-page teaching philosophy statement specific to economics.
Official transcripts will be required of finalists; submission instructions will be provided to applicants as necessary. Offers will be pending a background screening.
A background screening is required.
EEO Statement:
Dominican University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the goal of building an equity-centered faculty and staff committed to teaching, working, and learning in a multicultural environment. Dominican University believes that justice, equity, and inclusion are critical to our growth and development and seeks to recruit, develop, and retain from a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at hr@dom.edu for assistance.
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