Part-Time Adjunct Instructor of Economics
About The Position
The Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration at Soka University of America invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor of Economics for the Spring 2027 semester. The successful candidate will teach Regression Analysis and Economic Development. The instructor should foster meaningful intellectual inquiry, active learning, and critical thinking. Because students may have varied academic preparation and come from multiple disciplinary, cultural, national, and ideological perspectives, the candidate should be prepared to use a range of teaching strategies that support students’ intellectual growth. Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse student body, inclusive pedagogy, responsiveness to diverse student backgrounds, and commitment to SUA’s mission to develop global citizens are essential. Soka University of America is a private, non-sectarian liberal arts college in Aliso Viejo, California, founded on the values of peace, human rights, and the sanctity of life. Its approximately 450 undergraduates study in a global Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts program with five concentrations. SUA emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, intercultural understanding, active learning, experiential projects, group discussion, and real-world applications. Faculty have opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and research, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to faculty development and academic freedom.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Economics; applicants who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation will also be considered.
- Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse student body.
- Commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
- Responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds.
- Commitment to SUA’s mission to develop global citizens.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience as the instructor of record, especially at the undergraduate level.
Responsibilities
- Teach Regression Analysis and Economic Development during the Spring 2027 semester.
- Engage students in learning that fosters intellectual inquiry, active learning, and critical thinking.
- Teach students with varied academic preparation and disciplinary, cultural, national, and ideological perspectives using a range of teaching strategies.
- Support students’ intellectual growth through inclusive pedagogy and demonstrate responsiveness to diverse student backgrounds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
