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Assistant Professor - Economics (Tenure Track)
Posting Number: F01264
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary:
Description of Position:
This is a full-time tenure track faculty position in the Social Sciences department. The instructor will teach a range of Economics (ECON) lower-division courses, focusing on those that transfer across our state's multiple 4-year university systems. This position will work with faculty in the department and college to develop curriculum aligned with their professional expertise, transfer institutions, and courses that will reflect and engage our diverse student body. We encourage candidates with a variety of teaching backgrounds, including high school instruction, to consider this position.
Inquiries:
Please contact Leetha Robertson, Sr. Administrative Assistant - Office of Instruction
lrobertson@losmedanos.edu
Position Status: Tenure- Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty
Department: L5007-Social Science
Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College's shared governance processes.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
EDUCATION: Master's in economicsORBachelor's in economics AND Master's in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance or political scienceOR the equivalent. If you think you have the equivalent background, you should submit a master's degree equivalency form and upload it with your employment application.
OR
You possess a California Community College System Credential in Economics.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Ability to teach all basic courses for a lower division major in economics (Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics) and demonstrated competence and teaching experience in the following field: Economic History of the United States.• Curricular experience with the integration of multicultural, ethnic, and socially diverse perspectives into the coursework & classroom learning environment.• Demonstrated success in promoting academic achievement for diverse student populations.• Experience in designing and implementing innovative techniques of course delivery, especially through digital and other media.
Job Open Date: 09/24/2025
Job Close Date: 11/14/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2026
# of Months: 12
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6595971
The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
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