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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Department of Economics is to provide excellent education, research, and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach economics to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students to prepare them for teaching and research careers in the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and applied microeconomics (labor, health, education, and development) and industrial organization; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas to be published in professional journals; 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the department and the economics profession as well as to the university, local community, state, and nation.
Position Summary
This position is for a fixed-term faculty member at the rank of teaching assistant professor in any field in Economics. Teaching responsibilities are 6 courses per academic year. Duties will include undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and service. Teaching responsibilities will include enrollments ranging from 25-400 students.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Economics, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Special Instructions
Applicants are required to submit (1) a cover letter describing how your career goals, skills, and experiences align with a teaching professor position at a public university; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching portfolio that includes a teaching statement, a summary of teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, and, if available, sample course materials and additional evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should utilize the “other document” field to upload their teaching portfolio. At the time of application, candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references. Please ensure that at least one of your listed references is a teaching reference. A fourth letter of recommendation will be solicited from candidates who are selected for on-campus interviews
