Assistant Professor of Economic
Assistant Professor of Economics
Simpson College: Academic Affairs: Division of Business Administration and Multimedia Communication: Business Administration and Economics
Location
Indianola, IA
Open Date
Nov 15, 2023
Description
The Department of Business Administration and Economics at Simpson College is seeking to fill a tenure-track position in Economics. This position will begin in August of 2024. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Teach six courses (or a 3-3 load) including one section of Intro to Economics and one of Applied Statistics each semester. For the upper-level courses, we seek candidates who could potentially teach in areas like Advanced Macro, International Trade, Money and Banking, or Data and Business Analytics.
- Contribute to the Simpson College community and the Business department by advising students, engaging in professional development in an interest area, and campus service.
Simpson is a private, nationally recognized college in the vibrant Des Moines metropolitan area. The college is committed to innovative learning opportunities, individual student attention, and inclusive educational access that prepares our graduates to lead lives of meaning and purpose. A successful candidate will be committed to cultural diversity and inclusive teaching practices. Simpson College’s three-week May Term gives instructors the opportunity to design and lead innovative courses, experiential learning, or travel abroad.
Qualifications
We prefer candidates with a PhD or ABD in Economics, but those with a Master’s in Economics or Finance and extensive experience are welcome to apply.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit 1) letter of application, 2) current CV, 3) a one-two page teaching statement, 4) a one-two page diversity statement, 5) contact information for three references (phone, email, title) and 6) graduate transcripts (unofficial).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.
Review of candidates will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by January 3, 2024 will get priority consideration.
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