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Assistant Professor of Economics

Company:
Concordia College
Job Location:
, Minnesota
Category:
Economics
Type:
Full-Time

Position Title Assistant Professor of Economics

Position Type Faculty

Position Number

FTE 1

Secondary Employment Status Tenure Eligible

Benefits Eligible? Yes

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Offutt School of Business invites applicants with a background and qualifications in Economics for a full-time tenure eligible Academically Qualified position, beginning in August 2025. We seek collegial faculty who view themselves foremost as educators and possess a commitment to scholarship to inform their teaching. There is a preference for sustainability, professional and/or international knowledge and experience. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate introductory courses as well as upper-level courses. The successful candidate must demonstrate the capability of making intellectual contributions, including the publication of research in refereed journals. Responsibilities also include advising students, serving on faculty committees, and service to the profession and the community. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience, and are competitive.

The Offutt School of Business is one of the largest units in the College, offering majors in Accounting, International Business, Finance, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, and Business (with concentrations in management, marketing, economics, human resources, project management, and cybersecurity). The School strives to develop global, ethical, and entrepreneurial leaders for all types of organizations. Concordia College has set ambitious goals for diversity and inclusion and seeks to hire faculty whose experience and professional accomplishments equip them to work effectively with an increasingly diverse set of students.

Concordia College is a private, co-educational, baccalaureate liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that prepares its students to become responsible leaders in the global society. It is located in the Moorhead (MN)/Fargo (ND) area, a growing metropolitan area of 230,000, consistently ranked among the nation’s most livable cities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • PhD in Economics or relevant doctorate with recent and sustained research in economics topics. ABD candidates with a definite completion date and scholarly growth potential are invited to apply.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce quality scholarship
  • Sympathy with the mission of the College

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated evidence of excellence in classroom teaching

Position Opening Date 10/17/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Screening Begins 12/10/2024

Benefits

Concordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including.

  • Health Insurance.
  • Flexible Savings Account.
  • Vision Insurance.
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Preventative Chiropractic Program.
  • Retirement Plan.
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only).
  • Life Insurance (full-time only).
  • Short-Term Disability.
  • Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Up to 100% tuition for yourself and dependents with discounts and scholarships at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
  • Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools. 
  • Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.. 
  • Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides

EEO/AA Statement

Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion. For full consideration, please submit materials by December 10, 2024.

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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. List of References
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Teaching Philosophy
  5. Transcripts

Optional Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Research Statement
  3. Other Document

Concordia is fully committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment decisions in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, Lorentzsen Hall, Room 150, (Phone) 218-299-3339. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in the recruitment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you find our online application system difficult or need assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339.

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