Lecturer

Lincoln University PA; Lincoln University (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln University seeks a Finance/Economics Lecturer to deliver undergraduate courses on campus in Lincoln University, PA. The position is full-time and in-person, with a teaching load of 24–28 credits per year across Finance and Economics.

The successful candidate will engage students, guide application of content, and participate in department initiatives within Academic Affairs. A Master’s degree in Finance or Economics and prior university teaching experience are required, with strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or Economics is required.
• Prior teaching experience at a University/College is required or commensurate clinical experience in Finance/Economics.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person undergraduate courses in Finance and Economics as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Maintain campus presence to support students, departmental initiatives, and other faculty initiatives.
• Prepare syllabi according to University/Department guidelines.
• Assign, collect, and grade homework, projects, papers, and exams.
• Post course materials on the Learning Management System (LMS) for student access.
• Provide multiple graded artifacts and written feedback on learning outcomes.
• Advise students and assist with enrollment to progress through degree requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in Finance and Economics.
• Support department initiatives to enhance student learning and faculty development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Economics

Job description

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Location: Lincoln University, PA

Job Id:1284

# of Openings:1

Job Title:Finance/Economics Lecturer

Classification:Faculty

Division:Academic Affairs

Reports To:Department Chair

Location:Lincoln University – Main Campus (In-Person)

FLSA Status:Exempt

OVERVIEW:

Lincoln University (LU), a Black, regional, comprehensive, liberal arts university is a state-related institution within the Pennsylvania Higher Education System. The university enrolls over 2,000 students, employs more than 100 full‑time faculty members, and offers more than 30 undergraduate programs, and selected graduate programs.

Diversity is at the core of LU’s history, mission, and values. We understand the value of diversifying our faculty and pursue that standard of excellence by focusing our recruitment efforts to attract candidates with rich and varied backgrounds, scholarship, and experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a full‑time, in‑person, opportunity for a Lecturer to facilitate undergraduate courses in the fields of Finance and Economics. A successful candidate should possess the ability to engage thought, encourage questions, and guide meaningful application of content presented within the classroom both to individual students and the collective group of learners. The required teaching load is 24‑28 credits/year, and for this position would include a range of subject matters in the disciplines of Finance and Economics.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach in‑person undergraduate courses as assigned by the Department Chair, predominantly in the disciplines of Finance and Economics.

Maintain a sufficient presence on campus to support students, departmental initiatives, and other faculty initiatives as they arise.

Prepare syllabi according to the University/Department guidelines provided.

Compile, administer, and grade all homework assignments, projects, papers, and exams needed to promote comprehensive learning of the subject matter(s) presented.

Present course content, assignments, and other supporting materials relevant to the course on the Learning Management System (LMS) to allow for easy student access.

Provide multiple graded artifacts (assignments, projects, exams) for the assessment of the course materials. And prepare written feedback of how each course met various student learning outcomes on the system of record communicated.

Regularly meet with, and provide academic guidance and enrollment assistance, to all student advisees assigned, to ensure efficient and successful progression through the degree program(s).

Engage in professional development in the disciplines of Finance and Economics on a consistent basis.

Support and contribute to Department initiatives set forth to enhance student learning and faculty development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Finance/Economics disciplines.

Prior teaching experience in a University/College setting and/or commensurate clinical experience in the field of Finance/Economics.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule. Occasional travel for conferences of other departmental administrative work is expected. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions - protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.