Adjunct - Environmental and Ecological Economics

Pace University • Pleasantville, NY

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About The Position

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students-academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities. The Department of Environmental Studies and Science at Pace University (Pleasantville Campus) seeks a part-time adjunct instructor to teach Environmental and Ecological Economics for the MS in Environmental Science and Policy program for the Spring 2026 term.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Environmental/Ecological Economics, Economics, Public Policy, Environmental Studies/Science (with economics emphasis), or a closely related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to teach applied tools.
• Experience integrating ecological economics perspectives (ecosystem services, resilience, planetary boundaries) and using real-world cases relevant to New York and U.S. policy contexts.

Nice To Haves

• Prior higher-education teaching experience preferred (graduate level a plus).

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate course in environmental and ecological economics.
• Plan, organize, and deliver lessons aligned with program learning outcomes and syllabus objectives.
• Design and assess assignments (policy memos, valuation/CBA exercises, problem sets, presentations) and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain course materials and grades in the LMS; hold student support hours.

Benefits

• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement.
• The opportunity to participate in the Mass Transit and Parking Commuter Reimbursement Accounts.
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (once eligibility requirements have been satisfied).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel through Plum Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree