Economics - Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Assistant Professor in Economics will be responsible for teaching 12 credit hours per semester, including lectures and labs. This role involves the development and instruction of undergraduate and graduate Economics courses, with the ability to teach in multiple fields such as Marketing. The position requires creating coursework, syllabi, and maintaining class materials. Additionally, the Assistant Professor will advise and mentor students on degree plans, career development, and extracurricular activities. Administrative duties include submitting grades, completing trainings, assessments, and other departmental requirements. The role also involves adapting courses to current technology, teaching online or televised courses, and staying updated on educational trends. Research and scholarship activities suitable for a teaching university, including undergraduate involvement, are expected. Professional contributions, participation in departmental and University committees, and administrative/supervisory functions are also part of the role. This includes supervising assigned staff through recruitment, training, and performance evaluation. Continuous personal and professional development, maintaining comprehensive communication, and modeling professional standards are essential. Other duties as assigned will also be performed.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Economics or a related field.
- Ability to teach in two or more fields such as Marketing.
- Experience in developing coursework and syllabi.
- Skills in advising and mentoring students.
- Proficiency in administrative functions related to teaching.
- Ability to adapt courses to current technology.
- Experience teaching online and/or televised courses.
- Commitment to staying current with educational trends and techniques.
- Experience conducting research or scholarship activities.
- Ability to participate in committees and special projects.
- Experience in administrative and supervisory functions.
- Experience supervising staff, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
- Strong communication skills.
- Adherence to professional standards and ethics.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Economics or a related field.
- Experience teaching at the university level.
- Experience working with undergraduate students in research.
Responsibilities
- Teach 12 credit hours per semester, including lectures and labs.
- Develop and instruct undergraduate and graduate Economics courses.
- Teach in two or more fields such as Marketing.
- Develop coursework, syllabi, and maintain materials and supplies for assigned classes.
- Advise and mentor students on degree plans, career development, and student clubs/activities.
- Complete administrative functions including grade submission, trainings, assessments, and other required processes.
- Adapt courses to current technology and teach online and/or televised courses as needed.
- Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in educational methods.
- Conduct research or other scholarship activities suitable for a teaching university, accommodating undergraduate student inclusion.
- Provide professional contributions within areas of expertise.
- Participate in departmental and University committees and special projects.
- Provide a broad range of administrative and supervisory functions.
- Supervise assigned staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and guidance.
- Participate in ongoing personal and professional development.
- Maintain comprehensive communication among all contacts (internal and external).
- Model professional standards and ethics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
