University of Illinois Springfield

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Department of Business Administration at the University of Illinois Springfield is searching for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate level, beginning Spring 2016 with a 3-3 teaching load. This position is contingent on funding. This position will work with the Liberty Studies minor in both teaching and aiding in student outreach. Requirements: Ph.D. in Economics with a teaching and research interest in at least one of the following: Austrian Economics, New Institutional Economics, or Political Economy. Preferred candidates will have an interest, and experience, in teaching online. The ideal candidate will have the ability, under AACSB standards, to teach at least one course in any area of finance or financial economics. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly potential, and ability to work well in a small department.

Campus: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approximately 5,400 students in 21 graduate and 24 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu and the department web page at http://www.uis.edu/bba/.

Application: To apply, visit https://jobs.uis.edu/job-board. Select the position under the header Faculty. Then click the "Apply for Position" button below the description, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of scholarly work, and contact information for three references. Only those applicants who complete the online application and upload all required materials will be considered; incomplete applications will not be evaluated. To maintain the integrity of the search process, applicants are asked to upload their own materials. Review of applications will begin on July 6 and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.