Economics Adjunct – Lander College for Men

Overview

Touro’s Lander College for Men is hiring an Adjunct faculty member who is passionate about teaching Economics to first- and second-year undergraduate students and who wishes to make a lasting impact on their futures. The Adjunct Professor is responsible for course preparation and instruction, the development of instructional materials, student advisement, grading, and assessment. S/he will report to the Chair of the Business Department. Classes are held on our central Queens campus (Kew Gardens Hills) on alternating afternoons.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Teaching undergraduate semester-long courses in Macro- and Micro-Economics, and in Money and Banking.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to consult with students concerning course feedback and examination assessment, and academic and career matters.
• Preparing course materials including syllabi, examinations, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Delivering lectures and creating a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.
• Keeping up-to-date with the numerous goings-on in the field, and integrating new knowledge into the curriculum.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• MS (Economics), M.B.A., or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years in the field and prior teaching experience required.
• Advanced background in Economics education and some real-world practice.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Deep knowledge of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Money and Banking
• Ability to assess student performance objectively.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues.
• Exceptional communication skills by effectively articulating complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point

Maximum Salary

Minimum Salary

Salary : $3,600 - $4,000