Instructional Assistant Professor or Lecturer - Economics - Creating a Pool
About The Position
The Department of Economics invites a pool of qualified persons interested in non-tenure-track teaching positions in anticipation of possible openings throughout the 2025-2026 academic year and summer sessions. The Department emphasizes excellence in innovative instruction and seeks energetic instructors who will excite students to major or minor in Economics. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in various areas, such as principles of microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, introductory statistics, and related applied microeconomics courses. Applicants with expertise and experience in these subdisciplines are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted continuously for non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply. University Benefit Highlights: Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination) Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents Paid benefit time Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ Illinois State University: Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois' first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State's Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride. Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance's International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens' high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability's top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online's list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State's campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Economics or related field.
- Teaching experience.
- State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. or ABD in Economics or a related field.
Responsibilities
- teaching undergraduate courses in various areas, such as principles of microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, introductory statistics, and related applied microeconomics courses
Benefits
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
