"Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

Requisition No. 0000709

Job Description Summary

The School of Business Administration is seeking to hire a visiting faculty member in Economics for a one-year position, starting on August 15, 2024. The teaching load for this position is 7 courses (3-4). The courses to be taught include Managerial Economics, Labor Economics (titled Economics of Human Resources at OU), and Economics of Health Care. It is expected that the visiting faculty member will have two different course preparations each term. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. degree or the ABD status in Economics or related fields.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit the following:

1. Cover letter explaining why you are well suited for the position

2. CV

3. Unofficial transcript

4. At least two recent student teaching evaluations

5. Candidates will provide a Diversity Statement that describes their interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality.

Contact information for references will be requested in the Reference Requests section of the application and a link provided through which references can submit letters.

Review of applications will begin on April 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions can be directed to the search chair Shunan Zhao (shunanzhao@oakland.edu).

School/College & Department/Program Summary

Situated within the School of Business Administration, the Department of Economics provides three degrees in economics (BA, BS, and BS in Business Economics) and two degrees in Actuarial Sciences (BS and BS in Business Actuarial Sciences), offered in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Additionally, the department offers a minor in economics. With a dedicated team of 12 tenure-track faculty members, we prioritize excellence in teaching and research. A significant portion of our graduates secure employment opportunities in Southeast Michigan, reflecting the department’s strong ties to the regional job market and commitment to student success.

More About Oakland University

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan.

Pay Basis

Open Date 03/07/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Category Visiting Faculty

EEO Statement

Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Cover Letter

Transcripts (unofficial)

Diversity Statement

Teaching Evaluation

Optional Documents

Other Document