Adjunct Instructor - Economics

The Business Division at Reading Area Community College (RACC) seeks adjunct instructors to teach Economics courses.

These courses support degree, transfer, and workforce pathways by developing students’ understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics, market systems, public policy, and applied economic decision-making.

Instruction emphasizes real-world economic analysis, data interpretation, and critical thinking aligned with transfer institutions and entry-level careers in business, finance, government, and public service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Economics or related field (minimum 18 graduate credits in Economics).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics principles.
• Ability to integrate economic models, data analysis, and realworld examples into instruction.

Commitment to the community college mission and student success. Commitment to the community college mission and student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Microeconomics and/or Macroeconomics at the collegiate level.
• Professional experience in economic analysis, public policy, finance, or business.
• Experience with online or hybrid course delivery.
• Ability to incorporate current economic trends and global market discussions into coursework.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish).
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural engagement in teaching.

Special Conditions:

• PA residency required
• Oncampus daytime availability
• Oncampus evening availability

For questions, please contact Dr. Herman Crawford, Dean of the Business Division, at [email protected]

Note: All listed salaries are non negotiable.

For Annual Security and Crime Statistics Reports: https://www.racc.edu/about-racc/clery

About Reading Area Community College

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is an accredited, comprehensive, open-enrollment education institution that provides the following: Associate degree, Certificate and Diploma Programs; career-focused training; transitional coursework; skills training for business and industry; personal enrichment programs and public service activities. Sponsored by Berks County, the College provides affordable access to meet identified community educational needs. Students from every age, race, religion and many different countries throughout the world choose to study here. Those who are seeking degrees at the college are attracted to programs like nursing, respiratory care, criminal justice and business. Other people pursue individual courses to brush up on a skill or interest, or pursue certification in a variety of subjects. The Community Education/Workforce Development division offers programs like dental assisting, home health aide and GED preparation.