Adjunct Instructor of Economics

Wofford College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Economics in the Department of Economics for the Spring 2026 term, which runs from February 2nd to May 15th.

EXPECTATIONS

The Adjunct Instructor of Economics will teach one or two undergraduate courses in Spring 2026. All classes are taught fully in-person, generally between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Wofford does not offer online courses in economics. While candidates who can teach any of our courses are welcome to apply, we particularly need adjuncts to cover at least one of 1) intermediate macroeconomics, 2) money and banking, 3) introductory micro or macroeconomics. For more information about the courses we offer, visit https://catalog.wofford.edu/courses-programs-departments/economics/#coursestext .

QUALIFICATIONS

For appointment, an advanced degree in Economics (Masters or Ph.D.) and evidence of college-level teaching experience are required.

APPLICATION

For consideration, please apply using the provided link. Application materials should include a single document containing:

(1) a cover letter

(2) curriculum vitae

(3) contact information for two to three references

The cover letter should identify which course(s) the applicant is interested in and qualified to teach, including any of our elective courses if applicable.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates selected for an interview should expect to be contacted before the start of October.

ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE

Wofford College , established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA

Spartanburg is in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six colleges and universities, as well as numerous civic arts and cultural

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