JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Valparaiso University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A -- General Economics and Teaching
Keywords:
upper-level and graduate economics courses
strong commitment to teaching
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Valparaiso University’s Economics Department has a one-year non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2020. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching. The annual teaching requirement is 6-7 courses, including a writing-intensive freshman course (http://www.valpo.edu/valpocore/), introductory, upper-level and graduate 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, including cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, names and contact information of three references, teaching statement, and copies of teaching evaluations, to Professor Niru Devaraj at http://apply.interfolio.com/74329. Preference will be given to applications received by March 15, 2020, and to candidates expecting to complete their Ph.D. by August 2020.
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