Visiting Assistant Professor in Economics

Colgate University; New York; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate University seeks applications for a visiting professor in the Economics Department for fall semester 2023. Candidates with a PhD in economics and a commitment to high-quality teaching, diversity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply. The role includes teaching several courses per year, notably macroeconomics and introductory economics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability or potential for high quality teaching.
• Able to teach undergraduate intermediate macroeconomics preferred.
• Candidates should describe their teaching approach to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5 courses per year, including Introduction to Economics.
• Preference given to teaching undergraduate intermediate macroeconomics.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

The Economics Department of Colgate University invites applications for at least one visiting professor at any rank beginning fall semester 2023. This position may have the possibility of renewal for an additional year. A PhD in economics is required at the time of hire or shortly after hire. Candidates should also have a demonstrated ability or potential for high quality teaching. Although all fields are acceptable, candidates will receive preference if they can teach undergraduate intermediate macroeconomics. All candidates will also likely teach our one-semester Introduction to Economics course. Teaching load is 5 courses per year. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 3 letters of recommendation tohttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24368. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter or in a separate statement how their teaching might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Colgate is a top liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Economics Department can be found here:https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-economics.

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York athttps://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/jobs/. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, being or having been victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. CONTACT: Nicole Simpson, Chair, Department of Economics, [e-mail].