"Teaching Professor - Department of Economics"

Teaching Professor - Department of Economics

Company:
West Virginia University

Job Location:
Morgantown, West Virginia

Category:
Economics

Type:
Full-Time

Description

Teaching Professor, Department of Economics

The John Chambers College of Business & Economics, West Virginia University, located in Morgantown, WV, is seeking qualified applicants for a Teaching Professor position primarily focused on teaching introductory courses in Economics. The position is a full-time (1.00 FTE), non-tenure-track, 9-month appointment beginning in August 2026.

Primary Responsibilities

Teaching (80%):

• Teach eight courses annually, primarily in Economics, though other undergraduate or graduate courses may be assigned based upon departmental needs.
• Develop and deliver engaging, innovative, and effective teaching strategies to enhance student learning and success.
• Serve as a key faculty resource for first-year students, fostering their academic and professional development.

Service (20%):

• Lead and participate in initiatives aimed at improving student retention and supporting probationary students.
• Collaborate with academic advising and retention teams to design and implement programming that enhances the success and persistence of undergraduate students.
• Contribute to department, college, and university service activities that align with the college's mission to support student success.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Economics.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the collegiate level.
• A strong commitment to student success, academic engagement, and innovative teaching practices.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following items electronically via the WVU Faculty Jobs Board, WVUHire, at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities.

• A letter of interest.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A philosophy of teaching statement.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available (e.g., prior teaching evaluations, syllabi, etc.).
• Contact information for three references.

For specific questions, please contact Cathleen Johnson, Search Committee Chair at cathleen.johnson@mail.wvu.edu.