"Visiting Faculty - Economics"

Northwestern College invites applications for a full-time, one-year visiting faculty position in the business and economics department, beginning August 2026. We seek a dynamic educator who is passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach a range of economics courses, which may include:

• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Money and Banking
• International Economics
• Advanced Corporate Finance

The teaching load is three courses per semester, along with participation in departmental service.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in economics or a closely related field
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching economics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Experience in higher education
• Strong commitment to in-person undergraduate teaching and mentoring

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.

Apply online and send a current CV and a letter of interest to vpaa@nwciowa.edu. In your letter, please (1) provide a summary of your teaching experience, (2) include teaching evaluations as an attachment if available, and (3) explain how our Christian Identity Statement would guide and shape your teaching and scholarship. Incomplete applications won’t be considered.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.