Wichita State University

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The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month position in Economics (ECON). This is a non-tenure position requiring a master’s or Ph.D. degree in Economics or a related field. With outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs, the Department of Economics at Wichita State is home to excellent students. The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is an AACSB-accredited business school, recognized for its innovative curriculum, distinguished faculty, and pioneering research.

The position also requires a record of consistent and strong teaching success in Economics. The Department seeks individuals who can work with diverse students and colleagues and who have experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives, including teaching from an online platform. The teaching load will consist of 12 credit hours of courses each semester.

The start date is August 4, 2024. Potential candidates will primarily teach required and elective classes for the Economics program, which includes, but is not limited to, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Introduction to Business Statistics. Candidates will teach both face-to-face and through other instructional modalities (online, blended) and will engage with local businesses and the larger community to provide applied learning opportunities for the students. Candidates are expected to participate in various service activities at the department, college, university, professional, and community levels.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, prior teaching evaluations, and three reference letters. Apply at https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/31293. For priority consideration, please submit applications and supporting documents/materials by February 15th , 2024. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.
All employees of Wichita State University are expected to support the WSU Vision, Mission and Values and to help foster an environment rich in diversity of culture, thoughts and experience. Candidates for faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and empower a diverse student population.