Albion College: Academic Affairs: Economics and Management
Location
Albion, MI
Open Date
May 20, 2024
Description
Albion College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Economics in the Economics & Management Department. Preference given to candidates who hold an advanced degree (PhD) in Economics or related area (DBA with emphasis in economics). We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, inclusion and belonging.
The person who occupies this position will have teaching responsibility in the areas of introductory micro and macroeconomics. The person will teach 3 courses per semester (fall, spring).
Faculty in the Economics & Management Department consists of internationally recognized subject matter expertise, and are engaged scholars and award-winning teachers. The person hired will join a diverse team of colleagues who are active in their fields, serve as mentors to their students in scholarship and practice, and are fortunate to have close working relationships with an extensive alumni network.
Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education led by our teacher-scholar faculty. Our teacher-scholar model creates a vibrant community that cherishes faculty and student relationships and faculty scholarly contributions. We seek applicants with a passion for dynamic teaching, committed mentorship of students, and the liberal arts.
The person in this position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity in all of their interactions with others on campus, especially historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff (e.g., those who are historically marginalized, first-generation, undocumented and DACA, LGBTQIA , BIPOC).
We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Albion College by showing interest in developing inclusive pedagogy to address the needs of a diverse student body and, when possible, further diversifying the faculty and/or demonstrating experience with successful diversity-related initiatives, creative activity, or research.
The position description can be viewed here.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in related field by start of position
Teaching experience preferred
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit an online application consisting of the following:
a cover letter explaining
your academic background and research interests
your philosophy of teaching and student engagement
your interest in working at a small liberal arts college
a current CV
a DEI statement explaining how you foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in your classroom and on campus through your teaching, research, and/or service
copies of your most recent transcript
names and contact information for three academic references
Application materials should be submitted through Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/146507
Please contact Dr. Vicki L Baker, Department Chair and Search Coordinator (vbaker@albion.edu) for questions about the position or search.
A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
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