Instructor of Economics

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

90d

About The Position

The Department of Economics invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Economics. This is a non-tenure-track, nine-month appointment. The successful candidate will teach a range of economics courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, depending on qualifications. The standard teaching load is 4 courses per semester (fall and spring). Instructors are also expected to contribute to limited service and maintain professional or scholarly engagement activities to satisfy AACSB faculty qualification standards. Courses are delivered in multiple formats—including traditional in-person lectures, hybrid/lecture-capture, and fully online. Candidates should be comfortable and interested in teaching across these formats as well as in different term lengths (16-week semesters, 8-week fast-track sessions, and intersession offerings). Courses may be assigned at the Boca Raton campus or other FAU campuses, such as Davie or Fort Lauderdale. Summer teaching opportunities may be available, subject to departmental needs and budget approval.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Economics from a university accredited by AACSB or a similar business accreditation.
• At least four semesters of experience teaching economics courses in an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) undergraduate or graduate program.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence, as evidenced by course evaluations, peer reviews, teaching awards, or similar documentation.
• Interest in and/or proven ability to take on student-focused service activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of economics courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Maintain a standard teaching load of 4 courses per semester.
• Contribute to limited service and maintain professional or scholarly engagement activities.
• Deliver courses in multiple formats including traditional in-person, hybrid, and fully online.
• Engage in student-focused service activities such as advising student organizations and supervising undergraduate research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree