JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017

Valparaiso University

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College of Arts & Sciences
Economics
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

JOE ID Number: 2017-01_111457535
Date Posted: 02/13/2017
Date Inactive: 05/01/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A2 -- Economic Education and Teaching of Economics
Keywords:
Teaching Development Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Valparaiso University’s Economics Department has a one-year non-tenure-track opening at the Visiting Assistant Professor rank beginning August 2017. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and contribute to the graduate and undergraduate programs. The annual teaching requirement is 6-7 courses, possibly including a five credit, single semester, writing-intensive freshman course (http://www.valpo.edu/valpocore/), and introductory/upper level core economics courses.

Candidates should be interested in working at a university engaged in issues in Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds. In addition to strong academic qualifications and excellence in teaching, the University highly values experience in working across cultural and other significant differences.

Submit application to Professor Daniel Saros at http://apply.interfolio.com/40425. Preference will be given to applications received by March 1, 2017, and to candidates expecting to complete the Ph.D. by August 2017.

Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to develop and support a diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at: http://www.valpo.edu/general-counsel/policies/equal-opportunity-policy/. Employment at Valparaiso University will require a satisfactory criminal background check.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Candidate requests reference letters through Interfolio application.