Job No. 152992
- Job Title:
- Assistant Professor, Term Faculty Position in Economics
- Employer:
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University of Minnesota-Duluth
- Location:
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Duluth , MN
- Posting Date:
- 07-May-2024
- Description:
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Master’s degree or advanced ABD status in Economics or Finance, from a regionally accredited national or international university. Closely related fields with a curricular emphasis in Economics, such as Public Policy from a major accredited national or international university would also be accepted, provided the candidate has completed some graduate course work in Finance.
If the applicant has a Master’s degree and is not ABD or Ph.D., they must have relevant and significant work experience (3+ years) that demonstrates active involvement in the discipline of Economics or Finance since the time of the Master’s degree completion.
Effective communication skills.
Applicants must have experience teaching at least one university-level course as instructor. Significant experience in either training or public speaking within an organized setting can substitute for teaching experience.
Applicants must meet conditions for one of the four 2020 AACSB faculty qualifications [Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Instructional Practitioner (IP)] as defined by LSBE:
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Economics or Finance from a regionally accredited institution.
Experience independently teaching an Economics and/or Finance course at the university level, to a diverse group of students.
Experience independently teaching an introductory course in statistics.
Evidence of fulfilling service responsibilities to students, colleagues, the department, school, campus, community, and professional organizations.
Demonstrated evidence of effective teaching including the ability to use a variety of teaching methods in a classroom.
Evidence of dedication to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About the Department
The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is AACSB-International accredited and housed in a state-of-the-art building. Approximately 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in the school’s programs. There are 50+ full-time faculty members in four academic departments: Accounting and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management Studies, and Marketing. The School offers a Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and MBA degrees. Regional outreach is accomplished primarily through the Bureau of Business and Economic Research activities. Additional information about the School and its programs can be found on LSBE’s website at http://lsbe.d.umn.edu.
Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, annually. As a popular tourist destination, Duluth is visited by 6.5 million people annually, accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Duluth is also the hub for healthcare with two of the largest healthcare systems in Northern Minnesota and is home to a thriving aviation industry. More information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com.
Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.
- Contact information:
- University of Minnesota-Duluth
- Duluth, MN 55812
- United States
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