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Full Time Instructor, Economics
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What they do
A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
$85,318 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Full Time Instructor, Economics at Ventura County Community College District Print Application Deadline 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/25/2026 Contact VCCCD Human Resources Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 67,886.00
If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately. Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application, please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at (760) 245-4271, extension 2500, or by email at mailto:jobs@vvc.edu. You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at https://www.schooljobs.com/ with your username and password. A complete file consists of all of the following: 1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form 2. A letter expressing interest in the position 3. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae 4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework.
- 142,425.
Essential Elements:
Print Full Time Instructor, Economics Victor Valley College Salary:
$67,886.00- $142,425.
Annually Job Type:
Full-Time (Exempt)Job Number:
2026-654 FTINECON01Location:
Victor Valley College 18422 Bear Valley Road Victorville, CA 92395,CA Department:
Economics Closing:
9/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Basic FunctionsFIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
(FLSA)POSITION STATUS
EXEMPT 10-Month Tenure Track PositionCOMPENSATION
Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308, based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefit package which includes:- District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
- District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
- Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.
CARING CAMPUS
Victor Valley College is a Caring Campus institution. We are committed to improving student retention and success through intentional, welcoming practices across our college community. Employees at Victor Valley College foster connection, belonging, and student-centered support from the first point of contact. This includes practicing behaviors such as the 10-foot rule, offering warm referrals, wearing nametags, and maintaining cross-department awareness to ensure students feel seen, supported, and valued. We cultivate a collaborative, culture-focused environment where every manager, faculty and staff member plays an active role in advancing student persistence and completion. Representative DutiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Primary responsibility will be instructing students in college freshman and sophomore business courses mainly in economics and/or business.
- Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, which may include various sites, evening and/or weekends, face-to-face, hyflex, hybrid, and online formats.
- Must be present on campus to teach face-to-face classes and hold in-person office hours.
- A working knowledge and experience with assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and using the results to make improvements in teaching and learning.
- Willingness and ability to develop, review and maintain the Economics program in such areas as curriculum development, annual program review, and use of instructional technology.
- Participate in full-time faculty responsibilities including, but not limited to department meetings, office hours, committee assignments, professional development, program development, staff development activities, extracurricular activities in the discipline, such as club advising.
- Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
- Comply with District policies and procedures in the performance of all duties.
- Demonstrate a student-centered approach of teaching to inspire and motivate students to succeed.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
- Participating in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's in economics OR bachelor's in economics AND master's in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance or political science OR the equivalent.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience teaching economics in higher education, preferably at the community college level.
- Experience or certification in teaching courses in an online format using Canvas learning management system (LMS), including regular and substantive interaction with students.
- Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, ethnic backgrounds, special needs students, and underrepresented populations.
- Experience in economics, finance, and/or business in the private and/or public sector.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of developing course syllabi
- Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
- Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
- Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including, online, hybrid, remote, HyFlex, and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
- Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials, certifications, and regulatory standards current when applicable.
Ability to:
- Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication, collaboration, and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
- Demonstrated ability to remain current in one's discipline through ongoing professional development, research, and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.
- Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
- Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
- Ability to interact with others (faculty, staff, students, administration) VISA Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.
NEPOSTISM POLICY
Victor Valley College is committed to fair hiring practices. We prohibit the employment of relatives or domestic partners as defined by Family code Section 297 et seq., in the same department in accordance with Board Policy 7310.APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application.If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately. Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application, please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at (760) 245-4271, extension 2500, or by email at mailto:jobs@vvc.edu. You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at https://www.schooljobs.com/ with your username and password. A complete file consists of all of the following: 1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form 2. A letter expressing interest in the position 3. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae 4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework.