University of Iowa

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The Department of Economics within the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one or more non-tenure track, renewable Instructional Track faculty positions in Economics at the level of Assistant Professor of Instruction, Associate Professor of Instruction, or Full Professor of Instruction starting August 2025. Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. The position is 100% time (teaching 8 courses per year) and includes an initial three-year contract with benefits, which is renewable. Responsibilities include teaching eight courses in the undergraduate program and/or MBA programs during the academic year. For more information about the Instructional Faculty policy, refer to the Policy Manual 10.3

A Supportive Environment:
The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents the Tippie College of Business’ commitment to access, opportunity, and diversity.

The University of Iowa’s status as a premier research university depends on the robust exchange of ideas. As we enhance the breadth and depth of our perspectives, we are better able to fulfill our mission to explore, discover, create, and engage. Thus, we are committed to supporting every Hawkeye’s pursuit of excellence. Our ability to foster a welcoming and respectful environment for all who join the UI family will determine our collective success. At the UI, we achieve excellence through access, opportunity, and diversity. To learn more about the University of Iowa’s commitment to these areas visit https://diversity.uiowa.edu/.

Education Requirement:
An earned doctorate or strong evidence that the doctoral degree in economics, applied economics, or a similar field will be completed before August 20, 2025.

Required Qualifications:
Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level in the area of principles of macroeconomics.

Desired Qualifications:
We particularly seek candidates who are prepared to teach undergraduate courses in principles of microeconomics, intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, econometrics, and/or industrial organization.

Application Instructions:
Please submit your materials by using the University of Iowa online job application system at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/. Click on the listings for Tippie College of Business and select requisition 75442.

Applicants should submit:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vita
3. Statement of teaching interests
4. Three professional letters of recommendation (The applicant will provide the e-mail address of external reference writers at the application website).

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by December 13, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Inquiries:
Direct general questions about the position to Alexandra Nica (Alexandra-nica@uiowa.edu); Search Committee Chair, and questions about the application procedure to Michelle Highly (tippie-south-asst@uiowa.edu), Departmental Administrator.

Important Information:
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.