Adjunct Faculty - Economics (Fall 2023)

Jacksonville State University

Adjunct Faculty Position, Economics

About JSU

Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, JSU is home to more than 9,600 students representing 44 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to JSU Strategic Plan. 

Academically, JSU offers 95 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features seven schools on its 459-acre campus - Arts and Humanities; Business and Industry; Education; Health Professions and Wellness; Human Services and Social Sciences; Science and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU's commitment to excellence.

Department Information

The Department of Finance, Economics, and Accounting within the College of Business & Industry consists of faculty who provide instruction, research, and service in their respective disciplines of finance, economics, accounting, statistics, real estate, and business law. We offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with majors in finance, economics, and accounting. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in economics.

Job Summary

Adjunct instructors are needed to teach the introductory level economics courses required for all business majors. (EC 221 and EC 222). Experience teaching in-person or online is desired. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in economics is desired.

For additional information about Adjunct Faculty, please visit the Adjunct Faculty Guide page.

Required Qualifications 

• Master's degree appropriate for the discipline, or training and experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses. 
• Experience with in-person, hybrid, or online instruction desired 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials. 
• College or University teaching experience. 
• Teaching and/or conducting action research either at K-12 or higher education levels 
• Evidence of teaching excellence. 
• Teaching experience. 
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations. 

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)

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