Faculty-Economics and Quantitative Methods
About The Position
St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in economics and quantitative methods at its Mount Mercy campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This appointment will carry either tenure-track or professional faculty status depending on the credentials, experience, and priorities of the candidate. The anticipated rank of the appointment is at the assistant professor level (although candidates with more extensive experience may be appointed at a higher rank). Candidates should have some combination of knowledge, expertise and experience in economics and quantitative methods. Start date is August 17, 2026. Candidates should be prepared to teach lower-level courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and quantitative methods for all business students. St. Ambrose University does not offer majors in economics and quantitative methods. Candidates should be willing to teach online, hybrid, and traditional seated courses (with appropriate support from the University); be a learner-centered educator; have an appropriate program for their ongoing professional development; be willing to serve as an academic advisor; and to serve on various department, faculty, and university committees. For candidates pursuing an appointment with tenure-track status, preferred qualifications include a doctorate (ABD considered) in economics or closely related field. For candidates pursuing an appointment with Professional Faculty status, a master's degree in economics or a closely related field, undergraduate teaching experience, and related professional experience is preferred. St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses are an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community of learners empowering all their members to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice and mercy, and to lead lives of service. St. Ambrose is an equal opportunity employer. Interested individuals should apply online at https://Stambroseuniv.applicantlist.com by submitting a cover letter addressing their knowledge and experience, approach to student learning, as well as other ways in which they meet the expectations outlined in the position posting. Applicants should also submit a curriculum vitae or professional resume and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin March 27, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. See www.sau.edu for further information. EOE.
Requirements
- Some combination of knowledge, expertise and experience in economics and quantitative methods
- Be a learner-centered educator
- Have an appropriate program for their ongoing professional development
Nice To Haves
- For candidates pursuing an appointment with tenure-track status, preferred qualifications include a doctorate (ABD considered) in economics or closely related field.
- For candidates pursuing an appointment with Professional Faculty status, a master's degree in economics or a closely related field, undergraduate teaching experience, and related professional experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach lower-level courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and quantitative methods for all business students
- Teach online, hybrid, and traditional seated courses
- Serve as an academic advisor
- Serve on various department, faculty, and university committees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
