ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - ECONOMICS NOTICE OF FILING

Universities of Wisconsin•La Crosse, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is mandatory to meet a United States Department of Labor requirement as the position has been filled and a U.S. worker was not selected. An application for Alien Employment Certification is being filed on behalf of an alien to fill the employment opportunity. The College of Business Administration (CBA) at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse includes six academic departments and the Small Business Development Center. The CBA has over 3,000 students enrolled in one of the eight majors offered. It also offers seven minors and participates in the UW System’s online MBA consortium. Fully accredited by AACSB International, the CBA is recognized for high-quality faculty, staff, programs, and students, and maintains strong regional and global partnerships. A robust Assurance of Learning program regularly evaluates undergraduate and graduate outcomes, supporting accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Doctorate in Economics or related field by start date.
Expertise in at least one of the following fields: Development Economics, Labor Economics, or Health Economics.
Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.
A demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals in Labor Economics, Health Economics, Development Economics, or closely related areas.
Experience teaching courses in one or more of the following areas: data analysis for business, labor economics, health economics, and Women in the U.S. Economy.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students.
Preparing for and holding classes.
Maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment.
Evaluating students’ work.
Assessing student outcomes.
Providing regular and substantive feedback on student work.
Maintaining appropriate records.
Holding office hours.
Maintaining an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline.
Providing service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations.
Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.