Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Economics
Posted Date 1 month ago(7/17/2019 9:43 AM)
Number of Openings 1
Closing Date 08/15/2019
Type of Search Faculty
Who May Apply This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Campus
St Paul
Department/Unit Economics - CAS
Employment Type Limited Term Faculty
FLSA Status Exempt/Salaried
Benefits Eligible Yes

OVERVIEW

The Department of Economics invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level.

The position involves teaching and mentoring students in microeconomic theory, health economics, and economics of the family. The typical teaching load consists of 3 courses (2 preparations) per semester in a small-class setting. Examples of courses to be taught are as follows: Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Microeconomic Theory, Health Economics, Economics of the Family, and the Chinese Economy which is a part of our umbrella Country and Area Studies Course.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have completed their PhD (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Economics at the time of the appointment. The successful candidate must have economics teaching experience and possess a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and an active research agenda in the aforementioned fields.

Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until August 15, 2019. Screening interviews will be conducted by phone, followed by campus visits for the finalists. Application materials must be submitted online at http://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Emailed materials will not be accepted. Candidates will be asked to create an applicant profile and upload the required documents (listed below). Applicants should upload (1) a CV, (2) evidence of teaching effectiveness, (3) a research sample (upload into the "Description of Research Agenda" field), (4) a one page statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) a graduate transcript. At this time, please do not upload any documents beyond those requested. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the department chair, Dr. Monica Hartmann, via email at mehartmann@stthomas.edu. Any questions regarding the position can be directed to the department chair using the contact information listed above.

Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.

The University of St. Thomas is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and the goals of affirmative action/equal opportunity. The University welcomes nominations and applications from a diverse applicant pool.