Adjunct Professor – Economics

It’s a great time to join Marymount University! We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.

Title
Adjunct Professor, Economics
Direct Supervisor
School of Business Director
Status
Part Time, Exempt
Division
Academic Affairs
No. Direct Reports
0
Target Weekly Hours
10
Location
Ballston
Benefits Eligibility
No

JOB SUMMARY
The School of Business of the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology (BILT) at Marymount University invites applications from economics professionals qualified to teach undergraduate courses in the economics field, such as Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.

Faculty are expected to teach high quality courses in face-to-face and some online settings. The College of BILT is located at Marymount University’s Ballston Center in the heart of one of Arlington’s business districts. Our college is committed to preparing students for the industries in our community from startups to large established companies, including Amazon HQ2.

The School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and is the candidacy phase of AACSB International (AACSB) accreditation with the strategic support of Marymount’s Board of Trustees.

Marymount University welcomes and values all members of our community. Guided by the mission of our founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), to achieve unity through diversity, Marymount honors our diversity as a source of strength. Our differences inspire intellectual curiosity and collectively allow us to tackle the challenges of the world. We seek to foster an inclusive community in which each person’s race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, ability, class, national origin, and immigration status are fully respected and celebrated. According to the vision of the RSHM that “ALL may have life, and have it to the FULL,” we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and civility where all community members are S.A.I.N.T.S—Safe, Accepted, Included, Needed, Treasured, and Seen.

Please submit a letter of interest describing your academic and professional experiences, scholarly interests and teaching philosophy; a current C.V.; and a list of three professional references where prompted.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach designated courses, face-to-face and/or online (synchronous and asynchronous), including keeping teaching materials current, interacting with students in discussions and hands-on activities, the continuous grading of assignments, and monitoring student performance through the courses.

• Maintain appropriate office hours and support students in their educational journey and in their career progression.

• Work with the School of Business Director to identify new subjects in the fast-changing economics field and identify yourself or other guest speakers and potential adjuncts to deliver this material.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree Economics or a related field.

• Doctoral degree is preferred.

• Experience teaching in higher education or with adult learnings face-to-face and/or online is required.

Licenses or Certifications
None
Financial Responsibility
None
Supervision
None
Special Working Conditions
None

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Job Type: Part-time