Economics Faculty (Full-Time)

professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The department maintains a focus on:

• The development of a strong and diverse program.
• Utilizing diverse teaching methodologies to address equity and achievement gaps in higher education.
• Utilizing all available resources, including current technology, to help ensure both student access and success.
• Offering relevant degrees and certificates which contribute to students success in transfer and employment.
• Developing partnerships with local employers and government agencies to maximize students educational opportunities.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• ECON 302 – Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECON 304 – Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECON 310 – Statistics for Business and Economics
• ECON 320 – Concepts in Personal Finance

Additional duties including but are not limited to:

• Participating in committee work
• Curriculum preparation
• Student evaluation
• Office hours
• Outcomes assessment
• Program review
• Student activities and advising
• College service activities
• Engaging with the broader campus community to understand the resources available to students to aid in their success and connect students with these resources as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to support all students including various groups of disproportionately impacted students.

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• FLC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters in economics OR Bachelors in economics AND Masters in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance or political science ORthe equivalent*.
2. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

* See Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume orCurriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation *(see Transcript Requirements)*
5. Equivalency Determination Request Form *(if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)*

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants mustsubmit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
• + Example: If a masters in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalencies mustbe attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts mustclearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelors and a masters), transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating “see resume”will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.