Economics, Part-Time Adjunct Faculty

Job Title: Economics, Part-Time Adjunct Faculty
Salary Range: $2,121.00 Hourly
Location: Main Campus - Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty, Adjuncts
Job Number: 2026-00063
Department: Business Administration
FLSA: Exempt

Job Description:

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Position Summary

The Business Administration Department includes a variety of degrees and certificates in the areas of Business and Accounting. The department strives to meet the needs of all students interested in obtaining an education in these areas and is focused on preparing business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs for successful careers. Many of our students transfer to some of the best business schools in the Philadelphia area, while others move directly into new jobs or progress in their current career paths.

The department currently seeks to hire Part-Time Economics Faculty for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. This is NOT an online position.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures for undergraduate students in Economics.
• Develop syllabi, course materials, and assignments that reflect current industry trends, academic research, and business law practices.
• Provide academic guidance that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving,and practical applications of real estate knowledge.
• Stay connected with the industry by attending professional events, participating in legal forums, or engaging with legal organizations and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with industry experts to integrate real-world insights and case studies into the curriculum.
• Commitment to the College’s Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
• External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.
• Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.
• Assessment: Participation in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting program and student learning outcomes.
• Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
• Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, or an MBA with a master’s level Economics concentration.
• Verifiable work experience in the field of Economics.
• Knowledge of, and ability to integrate current technological applications into our Economics courses.
• Ability to teach a variety of day, evening, and weekend, first and second year Economics courses, including Statistics, at the main campus, and/or at Regional Centers and neighborhood sites.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Economics.
• At least two years of recent college teaching experience in the subject area, preferably at the community college level.
• Active participation in industry related professional development activities, meetings, and/or conferences.
• Knowledge and/or willingness to develop and teach online and web enhanced courses.
• Prior experience using Canvas Learning Management System.
• Willingness to revise and maintain courses and curriculum.
• Commitment to participating in the intellectual life of the department, and awillingness to participate in the life of the College through leadership indepartment and college-wide committees.
• Active participation in national and/or regional industry professional organizations.

If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.

Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.

Thank you for your interest in teaching at the Community College of Philadelphia. CCP offers adjunct faculty access to a range of valuable benefits and resources.

Adjunct faculty benefits include:

• Participation in 403(b) retirement plan: receive a 5% employer contribution when you contribute 5%

• Tuition remission opportunities

• Eligibility for limited medical coverage options, where applicable

For additional details, please visit our benefits page.

Do you have at least a Master's degree in Economics or an MBA with a master's level Economics concentration?

• Master's in Economics
• Doctorate in Economics
• MBA with master's level Economics concentration
• None of the above

Do you have work experience in economics?

• Yes
• No

Do you have the ability to teach a variety of day, evening, and weekend, first and second year Economics courses at the Main Campus and/or Regional Centers?

• Yes
• No

Do you have two or more years of recent college teaching experience in the subject area?

• Yes
• No

Do you have previous experience using Canvas Learning Management System?

• Yes
• No

Are you active in industry-related professional development activities, meetings, and/or conferences?

• Yes
• No

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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