Faculty (Economics) – Rock Valley College

Faculty Opportunity: Faculty (Economics) – Rock Valley College

• Institution: Rock Valley College

• Academic Unit / Department: Economics (ECO), Division of Arts & Social Sciences

• Job ID: 2275

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Nine-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Faculty / Teaching Faculty

• Specialization: Economics

• Primary Teaching Areas: Introductory Economics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Locations: Main Campus, Downtown Campus, and Online

• Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

• Expected Start Date: Spring 2027

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Overview of Role

Rock Valley College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Faculty (Economics) position beginning in Spring 2027.

The successful candidate will teach assigned Economics courses, contribute to curriculum and assessment activities, support student success, and participate in departmental and college initiatives.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach assigned Economics courses at scheduled times.

• Plan course content and appropriate coursework.

• Maintain student academic records.

• Evaluate student progress and assign grades.

• Update course outlines, objectives, and catalog information as needed.

• Select appropriate textbooks and instructional materials.

• Maintain student office hours.

• Prepare required course and class reports.

• Stay current with developments in Economics and higher education.

• Participate in department and division meetings.

• Participate in professional development and in-service training.

• Contribute to assessment of student learning at:

  • Course level

  • Program level

  • Institutional level

• Participate in short- and long-range academic planning.

• Support program review and program assessment.

• Assist with student recruitment and retention activities.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s Degree in Economics or a related field.

• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Economics.

• Immediate ability and interest in teaching multiple sections of introductory Economics courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Coursework and post-secondary teaching experience in:

  • Macroeconomics

  • Microeconomics

• Experience teaching online using a learning management system.

• Commitment to the mission of a community college.

• Commitment to high academic standards.

• Interest in departmental and college initiatives.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community members.

• Training or knowledge related to cultural excellence and belonging.

• Experience actively engaging diverse populations.

Nature of Appointment

• Full-time faculty position

• Nine-month appointment

• Tenure-track

• Teaching Faculty classification

• Begins Spring 2027

• Teaching may take place at:

  • Main Campus

  • Downtown Campus

  • Online

Rock Valley College does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Application Checklist

For top consideration, applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Application addressing:

   • Qualifications for the position

   • Teaching style and philosophy

   • Understanding of the role of a community college faculty member

2. Three Letters of Recommendation

3. Unofficial Transcripts for all completed college-level coursework

Official transcripts will be required upon appointment.

Application Process

• Job ID: 2275

• Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

• Expected Start Date: Spring 2027

• Application Website: http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/employment

• Applications are encouraged to be submitted electronically.
  

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