Economics, Part-Time Faculty Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 15091)

Description

Position Summary  

Assistant Adjunct Faculty teach at Bellevue College's main campus and may teach online.  In addition, faculty hold office hours and engage students actively in their own learning, including discussion, writing, and analysis; maintain high standards regarding course content; and provide students with timely feedback on their course work and examinations. Adjunct faculty report to the Dean of Social Science.   

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Adjunct Professor is typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. 

Quarterly remuneration for 5-credit lecture class is $6,418.75 - $7,824.66. Compensation is prorated based on type and duration of assignments. Individuals newly hired to Adjunct Professor group at the college are placed at the minimum rate per union bargaining agreement. 

Generous benefits package for eligible employees is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc. Eligible employees are faculty who work a combined load of at least 50% at Bellevue College and other Washington State public institutions of higher education for two consecutive quarters are eligible for health and dental insurance at the start of the second consecutive quarter. 

In addition to teaching, faculty maintains office hours and may participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

About The College  

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College.

About the Department  

The Economics Department provides courses to enhance the understanding of the history and operation of modern economies and to prepare students to think more critically about important economic problems.  The department offers classes in the two main discipline areas of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, three elective courses, and two upper division classes, Health Economics and Econometrics.  The department is committed to a pluralistic approach to reflect the diversity of opinion in economics and diversity of our student populations.   We expect our content to speak to the lived experience of our students, and we want the department to connect economics to social issues that will engage students in social and civil activity.  

The Economics Department at Bellevue College invites applications for qualified adjunct instructors interested in teaching part-time Principles of Economics (Econ 100), Microeconomics (201), Macroeconomics (202), Health Economics (315), or Econometrics (400).  

Essential Functions  

The Economics department offers a variety of course modalities during the academic year, including hybrid, in-person, and asynchronous online classes, both the upper division classes tend to be taught in asynchronous online modality. To see a representative schedule visit our course schedule.

• Be available to teach on-campus or  online, as dictated by program need, course schedule, and enrollment demand. As assigned by the chair, some classes meet daily, while others meet twice per week. Some courses meet Monday through Thursday for 50 minutes, while others meet twice per week for either 50 minutes or 1 hour and 50 minutes.
• Be available to students outside of class periodically to engage students in active learning and provide students with timely feedback about their work.
• Work with peers to maintain high standards of course content and adhere to program policies, student success efforts, and assessment practices

Minimum Qualifications  

• Master's degree in Economics or Master's degree in Public Health with concentration in Economics from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching/training or industry experience with Applied Econometrics and/or Healthcare Finance or Public Health
• Demonstrated ability to connect and build relationships with students and/or colleagues from varied ethnicities, ages, backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with e-learning systems (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard)
• Experience teaching Economics in Higher education, preferably in a community college.

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 09/30/2025 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Note that these are temporary faculty positions, typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment  beyond the current appointment. The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee and qualified candidates may be invited to interview for a position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the applicant of an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, response times may vary, and we may not be able to provide updates or feedback to all applicants. 

The department hopes to hire 1-2 Adjunct Instructors by mid-October to begin teaching in Winter Quarter, January of 2026.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply for the position through Employee Self Service.

Required Application Materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) - Applicants must indicate their teaching availabilities in their cover letter. Please be sure to indicate whether you can teach courses that include in-person instruction here on campus and what your availability looks like. 
• Attach a Resume
• Attach a statement of your Teaching Philosophy (max 2 pages) 
• Attach a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts required upon employment)
• Attach a sample syllabus for any Economics course
   

Contact: 

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources by emailing to: jobs@bellevuecollege.edu  

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu. 

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