Economics Assistant Professor

Posting Number: F00647
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary: $59,616-$89,724 per year

Description of Position:
Diablo Valley College inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors use pedagogies that close equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To help further this work, DVC seeks a tenure-track Economics instructor to start in August 2020. Successful applicants will demonstrate discipline expertise and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students.

Inquiries:
Office of Instruction: 925-969-2004

Position Status: Tenure- Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty
Department: D4500-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:
Master’s in Economics
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Economics AND Master’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Education, Finance or Political Science
OR
A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time instruction in Economics
OR
The equivalent.
If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e. you do not possess the exact degree listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications because of equivalent educational or professional background), please fill out the equivalency petition form found here.

Desirable Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated Experience teaching Economics to students with diverse backgrounds and levels of preparation using a variety of teaching methods;
2. Committed to addressing issues of equity and inclusion both in and out of the classroom;
3. Experience developing effective approaches to teaching in both face-to-face lecture setting and in distance education setting;
4. Committed to continued improvement in the quality of community college economics instruction and pedagogy;
5. Willing and able to teach interdisciplinary classes involving Economics including classes and topics outside of specialization in a variety of formats including online;
6. Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Economics;
7. Committed to contributing immediately to department and division tasks outside the classroom to achieve the strategic goals of the college, which are focused on excellence, institutional effectiveness, student success and achieving equity in the rates of educational outcomes across student demographic groups;
8. Committed to engaging with students, in and out of the classroom, to broaden their skills and expertise to succeed in today’s dynamic environment and to inspire lifelong learning;
9. Clear and engaging communication skills.

Job Open Date: 11/04/2019
Job Close Date: 1/16/2020
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins:
# of Months: 10

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/6575

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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