Teaching Assistant Professor – Career

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor – Career in the School of Economic Sciences on the Pullman, WA campus. The position emphasizes teaching economics to undergraduates with light research expectations, involving student advising, collaboration, and service to the SES and CAHNRS community.

The workload is 3 courses per semester (3/3) with 85% teaching, 5% research, and 10% service. This full-time, 9-month role is based on-site in Pullman, Washington.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Economics or related discipline by date of hire.
• Demonstrated commitment to access and opportunity in education.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate economics courses (3/3 load).
• Advise students and supervise undergraduate research projects.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines and participate in committees.

Skills

Theoretical training

Quantitative methods

Strong communication

University teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Economics or related field

Job description

Available Title(s)

158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career

Business Title

Teaching Assistant Professor – Career

Employee Type

Faculty

Position Term

9 Month

Position Details

The School of Economics Sciences is dedicated to high quality teaching, research, outreach, and engagement. Our program provides students with the economic knowledge, quantitative tools, and communications skills necessary to secure professional positions in a wide range of industries and public organizations.

As a Teaching Assistant Professor with the School of Economic Sciences with the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) your primary responsibilities will be teaching economics courses to undergraduate students, with minimal research expectations that may focus on teaching pedagogy or any field within economics. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaging instructor, capable of inspiring and attracting students to the discipline of economics. Additional duties include advising students, collaborating with faculty and staff across related disciplines, and actively participating in committees, instructional activities, and other initiatives within the School of Economic Sciences, the Pullman campus, and Washington State University. You will also have opportunities to mentor undergraduate students and supervise their research projects.

Your teaching load will be three courses per semester (3/3), with 85% teaching, 5% research, and an additional 10% devoted to services.

Additional Information

This is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month appointment position. This position works on-site the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, WA.

Annual Salary

$60,000 - $90,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline at date of hire
• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, ensuring access and opportunity in all aspects of our educational experiences in alignment with WSU’s land-grant mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of strong training in theory and applicable quantitative methods
• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the university level

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

About the School of Economic Sciences

https://ses.wsu.edu/

About the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/

Department Name

School of Economic Sciences- SES

Location

Pullman, Washington

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type

Full time

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services or [e-mail].

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