Adjunct, Business - Economics

Job Details

Job Location: MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054
Position Type: Part Time
Position Category: Education

Position Summary

St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL, is seeking qualified individuals to lecture courses in Economics for our on‑ground programs. The candidate must display evidence of teaching excellence, a commitment to undergraduate education, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Specific Job Duties

• Plan and/or implement curriculum for course(s) that are assigned.
• Ensure effective communication of course content to students in an online or in‑person environment, ensuring student satisfaction and maintaining university standards.
• Effectively manage course content on the university’s learning management system (e.g., Canvas).
• Maintain course records that students can access 24/7 through LMS platforms and actively communicate with them through the LMS.
• Effectively assess students’ performance and progress in achieving course learning outcomes and objectives.
• Ensure student engagement in classes to assist in student retention efforts.
• Prepare, instruct, and grade coursework based on course learning outcomes; return all graded assignments in a timely manner and provide effective feedback to students.
• Accurately maintain attendance records for each class session; ensure timely submission of mid‑term and final grades.
• Adhere to university academic and employment policies identified in the adjunct faculty handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or College Dean.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Economics.

Experience

• Higher education teaching: Minimum 1 year (Preferred).

Application Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Copies (unofficial) of master’s/doctoral degree transcripts.