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Full-Time Temporary Economics Instructor (3 positions)

Position Number: 7324837
Location: Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Economics

Full-Time Temporary Economics Instructor (3 positions)

Pasadena City College

Salary: $104,156.52 - $154,703.64 AnnuallyContract Monthly Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 10225

Location: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

Department: Instruction

Closing: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Pasadena City College is hiring three Full-Time Temporary Economics Instructor commencing with the 2026-2027 academic year.

We are looking for an educator who makes economics engaging, accessible, and relevant to students' lives. The ideal candidate helps students connect economic principles to contemporary issues such as public policy, labor, global markets, inequality, and personal financial decision-making while fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and informed civic engagement.

As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Black-Serving Institution (BSI), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Pasadena City College proudly serves one of California's most diverse student populations. We seek faculty who recognize the strengths our students bring to the classroom and who are committed to creating inclusive learning environments where all students are supported in achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals.

Joining Pasadena City College means becoming part of a collaborative community that values excellence in teaching, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful student engagement. Faculty are encouraged to participate in professional development, shared governance, and initiatives that strengthen student learning and positively impact our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEMPORARY ECONOMICS INSTRUCTOR:

Teach introductory and transfer-level economics courses, including microeconomics and macroeconomics, in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual enrollment settings, as assigned.
Create engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments that promote analytical reasoning, college readiness, transfer, and equitable student success.
Collaborate with local K-12 partners, dual enrollment staff, and College colleagues to strengthen college access, readiness, and successful transitions to higher education.
Employ culturally responsive, equity-minded, and evidence-based instructional practices that support the success of students from diverse academic, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Assess student learning using meaningful and authentic assessment strategies and use assessment results to improve teaching, learning, and student success.
Participate in the development, evaluation, and revision of curriculum and Student Learning Outcomes in accordance with accreditation standards and disciplinary expectations.
Maintain regular office hours and provide academic mentoring and support that promote student persistence, transfer, completion, and lifelong learning.
Collaborate with faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and community partners to strengthen academic programs, interdisciplinary initiatives, and student success efforts.
Participate in division, college, and shared governance activities through committee service and other professional responsibilities appropriate to a full-time temporary faculty member.
Engage in ongoing professional learning to remain current in economics, pedagogy, instructional technology, and equity-minded teaching practices.
Support the College's mission, vision, and values through excellence in teaching, collaboration, innovation, and service to students and the campus community.
Perform other instructional and professional responsibilities consistent with the role of a full-time temporary faculty member.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary economic theory and the ability to make economic concepts accessible to students with varied educational experiences and levels of preparation.
A commitment to equity-minded, culturally responsive, and student-centered teaching practices that promote equitable student success.
The ability to explain complex economic concepts in ways that are engaging, accessible, and relevant to students' lived experiences.
Experience using instructional technology and learning management systems, including Canvas, to support high-quality teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual enrollment environments.
Knowledge of effective assessment practices and the ability to use assessment data to improve student learning and instructional effectiveness.
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and community partners.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic diversity of community college students.
A commitment to continuous professional growth, innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in economics

Bachelor's in economics

AND

Master's in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance or political science

The equivalent

Degree must be shown as conferred on transcript. Some degrees may require equivalency. When equivalency is requested, the file will be reviewed by PCC's Equivalency Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide ample documentation to support equivalent qualifications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate in Economics from an accredited institution.
Successful teaching experience at a community college or other institution serving diverse student populations.
Experience teaching economics in multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual enrollment.
Demonstrated use of culturally responsive, equity-minded, and student-centered teaching practices that promote student engagement, persistence, transfer, and achievement.
Experience with curriculum development, Student Learning Outcomes assessment, and continuous program improvement.
Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, student engagement, transfer initiatives, community partnerships, or dual enrollment programming.

THE ASSIGNMENT:

Ten Months, 100% - Temporary position beginning August, 2026.

Thirty-four (34) hours per week consisting of a combination of in-class teaching and preparation for teaching; five and one half (5.5) hours of additional time for student conferences; and five and one half (5.5) hours for professional growth and development, College governance and other professional responsibilities. The College has two 16-week semesters and offers a full range of courses beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 11:00 p.m. Faculty must be available to teach anytime within those hours. Faculty may be offered the opportunity to teach classes during winter and summer intersessions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful completion of live scan clearance and TB screening.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109.
Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former member.
Board of Trustees approval.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Applications completed and received by 11:59 p.m. on July 19, 2026 will receive full consideration. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Itis, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Positions are full-time (100%) and "open until filled," unless otherwise stated.
The college president will conduct a final interview and recommend a candidate to the Board of Trustees. Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources office at 626.585.7388. Applicants may expect to be notified. approximately 4 - 5 weeks following the closing date as to the status of their application.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

For full consideration, all of the following must be submitted along with the online application. An incomplete application packet will not be forwarded to the hiring committee for review.

Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Cover Letter addressing qualifications for this position. Please discuss the ways you meet each of the points listed under "The Responsibilities," "Minimum Qualifications," "Professional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities" and "Desirable/Preferred" Qualifications.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement that describes your past and planned contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.

Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all application materials are fully and correctly submitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/academic/jobs/5403116/full-time-temporary-economics-instructor-3-positions

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