University of Michigan

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The Department of Economics in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants with a Ph.D. for a full time Lecturer III position to begin September 1, 2018 pending authorization. This is a non-tenure track position with a university year appointment.

Duties and responsibilities for this Lecturer III position are expected to include but are not limited to teaching introductory and intermediate level undergraduate courses, serving on relevant Departmental committees and administrative assignments, and participating in the academic advising of undergraduate students. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer III in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester, or the equivalent in administrative and/or service duties.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in economics or a related field and have extensive economics teaching experience at the college level, with preference for candidates demonstrating successful teaching records in both the principles of economics and a range of upper-level elective courses. Highly qualified candidates will have significant, highly-rated experience in teaching and administering large-enrollment (300+) courses and/or experience with undergraduate student advising. Excellence in teaching and instructional service will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

Submit curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of reference reflecting on the candidate’s teaching accomplishments to the department’s “Lecturer III” posting on EconJobMarket at https://www.econjobmarket.org/ by December 15, 2017, in order to be eligible for interviews at the 2018 ASSA Meetings in Philadelphia. Review of applications will commence immediately and the anticipated date by which offers will be made is March 1, 2018.

Offers for this appointment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.