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
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
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.
- Master's degree in Economics or closely related field.
- Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
- 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
- Some classes offered may be in the evenings, on weekends, or online.
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
