Northern Michigan University

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Assistant Professor of Economics

JEL Code: E Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics

Position: The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2020.

Duties and responsibilities: Teach courses in money and banking, intermediate macroeconomics, microeconomic principles, and macroeconomic principles. A normal teaching load is 3 courses (12 credit hours) per semester. Additional responsibilities include service at the university, college, and departmental levels; developing and maintaining high-quality research; and student advising.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Economics from an accredited institution must be completed by August 2020. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a track record of scholarly activity.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required: Demonstrated ability to develop and teach courses in economics. Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, and the ability to pursue an active research agenda. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Time management skills.

Additional desirable qualifications: Interest in teaching web-based courses and have a background in U.S. economic history and/or behavioral economics.

The review of applicants will begin November 1st, 2019. Applications received after that date will not be considered. All applicants must include a letter of application, a current vitae, unofficial transcripts, a sample of research, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) references. To apply for this position please visit: https://employMe.nmu.edu.

Northern Michigan University, with 7,900 students and 177 degree programs, is located along the shore of Lake Superior in the vibrant, historic city of Marquette, consistently named a top spot in the nation to raise a family, vacation, and enjoy an excellent quality of life. See more at www.nmu.edu/marquette.

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.