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Watertown School District 14-4

Adjunct Instructor – Economics (ECON 201/ECON 202) (1386)

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TitleAdjunct Instructor – Economics (ECON 201/ECON 202)
Posting ID1386
Description

Position Summary
Lake Area Technical College is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach college transferrable Economics courses, including ECON 201 (Principles of Microeconomics) and/or ECON 202 (Principles of Macroeconomics). Adjunct faculty teach 3–9 credits per semester and are responsible for providing high-quality instruction that promotes student learning and engagement. Economics courses are offered in both online and in-person formats.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach 3–9 credits of ECON 201 and/or ECON 202 each semester.

 

  • Develop and deliver engaging course content aligned with established learning outcomes, using effective instructional strategies to support student success.

 

  • Create and administer assessments, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress.

 

  • Utilize LATC’s learning management system and other instructional technologies to facilitate effective course delivery and communication.

 

  • Collaborate with faculty colleagues to maintain a cohesive instructional team and ensure consistency in course quality and student outcomes.

 

  • Foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment while adhering to college policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Master's Degree with 18 credits in Economics.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching in online learning environments.
  • Excellent people skills.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fosters and upholds the policies of the college.
  • Supervises, instructs, and evaluates students.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Semester-by-semester.

Salary set by the Watertown School Board based on number of credit hours taught. FY26 rate is $1,100 per credit.

Shift TypePart-Time
Salary RangePer Credit Hour
LocationLake Area Technical College

Applications Accepted

Start Date07/23/2026

Job Contact

NameAndrea OpitzTitleTraining & Development Manager
EmailAndrea.Opitz@lakeareatech.eduPhone605-882-5284