Economics Instructor

**TITLE: Economics Instructor (Sessional)**

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:

- **ECON 100 - Introduction to Economics**: This introductory course examines a subset of economic ideas to broadly understand individual behaviors, market outcomes, and aggregate performance of the economy in a non-technical manner.

**EMPLOYMENT TYPE**: Part-time, contract

**LOCATION**: Burnaby/Vancouver Campus

**SCHEDULE**: Flexible, dependent on availability

**WHY JOIN US**:

- Group extended health, dental, and life benefits
- Annual Professional Development days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee engagement events and activities
- Facilities: Brand new campus and office space that emphasizes a culture of environmentally friendly practices. Secure bike lockers and shower.
- Supportive, friendly, and encouraging team of people

**WHO WE ARE**: Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 4,000 students every year. Students choose to study at Alexander College to complete their Associate of Arts or Science degree or take a variety of University Transfer courses. We strive for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Economics, or equivalent
- 2 years teaching equivalent courses at a post-secondary institution
- Able to demonstrate success in innovative or student-centered teaching techniques
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of course learning outcomes is an asset
- Proficient with educational technology including databases and online learning environments
- Excellent instructional capability
- Able to maintain professionalism and cordiality when working with others
- Strong Proficiency in English

**HOW TO APPLY**:
Other titles for this role: Sessional Instructor, University Teacher, Lecturer, Contract Instructor

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person