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Lorain County Community College seeks a dedicated full-time Economics faculty member to provide academic leadership and instruction for our thriving Economics program. This tenure-track position will begin Fall 2025 and play a crucial role in maintaining the program's excellence while supporting multiple degree pathways.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach economics courses including ECNM 151 (Principles of Macroeconomics), ECNM 152 (Principles of Microeconomics), and ECNM 113 (Personal Finance)
• Lead curriculum development and assessment initiatives across all economics courses
• Ensure alignment with Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36) and Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG) requirements
• Mentor and provide leadership to adjunct faculty
• Participate in program review processes and institutional governance
• Maintain regular office hours for student support and mentoring
• Develop innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
• Participate in departmental and college-wide committees
• Support articulation agreements with four-year institutions
• Engage in professional development activities

Professional Statement

Describe your approach to making economics accessible and engaging for all students while maintaining academic rigor. How do you integrate real-world applications and current economic trends into your teaching across both traditional and online modalities?

Qualifications

Required Qualification:

• Master's degree in Economics or closely related field from an accredited institution 
• Experience teaching economics at the college level 
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and excellence in teaching 
• Strong understanding of assessment practices and learning outcome measurement 
• Experience with various teaching modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid) 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Commitment to inclusion in education

Preferred Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Economics or related field 
• Experience teaching at a community college 
• Experience with learning management systems 
• Background in program assessment and review 

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, a professional statement addressing (see topic above), an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), an LCCC Employment Application, and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

About LCCC: 

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. 

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. 

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. 

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.