Adjunct Faculty, Economics

Job Description:

  • Teach economics courses as an adjunct professor for GMC Online
  • Teach on 8-week contracts, renewable based on class availability and satisfactory performance
  • Maintain an appropriate and functional remote workspace with necessary office furniture and equipment
  • Provide application documents including a resume or CV, professional references, and transcripts
  • Complete required criminal background check and drug screening before beginning work

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or higher in a qualifying field
  • Master’s degree or higher with 18sh (or equivalent) in a qualifying field and/or 5 years of relevant work experience in the qualifying field
  • Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field and 7 years of relevant work experience in the field
  • Flexibility to teach both day and evening classes preferred
  • Current resume or CV
  • Three professional references
  • Copy of complete unofficial transcripts; official transcripts required if hired
  • Criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before beginning work
  • Candidates must not reside and work in California, New York, or New Jersey

Benefits:

  • 8-week contracts renewable upon availability of classes and satisfactory job performance
  • Remote faculty workspace and basic home-office furniture/equipment provided by the faculty member; GMC does not routinely provide or reimburse these expenses
  • Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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