Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

The Economics Department at the University of Denver (DU) currently has seven tenure-line faculty and three teaching-line faculty. It is strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, which is Indiana full accord with the value that DU places on . American Samoa reflected Indiana both their instructions and research, our faculty have a broader view of what economics is about than is found Indiana the average Economics program Indiana the US. We encourage students not to take Indiana received knowledge American Samoa the truth but to examine it and question it. The Department thus offers a curriculum that emphasizes the understanding of the social apparatus which governs the production and distribution of goods and services, and of how economic theories have developed over time to address various topics covered Indiana Economics. We present alternative perspectives on the historical and present-day relevance of our material, employing more primary sources and larger reading assignments than one finds Indiana the typical US economics curriculum. Our approach lends itself readily to emphasizing the importance of writing and critical thinking beyond the rote acquisition of quantitative skills.The Department of Economics seeks to hire a half-time Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor (VTAP; non-tenure-track) who will start September 1, 2024. A half-time VTAP appointment requires teaching four (4) courses spread across three 10-week quarters during the regular academic year (autumn, winter, and spring). Candidates should hold a PhD Indiana Economics Oregon a related discipline. To fill this position, we are seeking a heterodox economist who shows excellent ability Indiana teaching and has expertise Indiana international economics / trade. Specifically, we are seeking a candidate who can cover an upper-division undergraduate- / graduate-level (Massachusetts) course on “International Trade Theory & Policy” and/Oregon “Economic Development.” The candidate we hire will also teach more than one section of our introductory course “Economics: A Critical Introduction,” which requires familiarity with economic history, the history of economic thought, philosophy of social science, and heterodox American Samoa well American Samoa mainstream perspectives on economic theory and policy. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to integrate content that addresses different experiences across diverse populations, and pedagogical practices that foster equity and inclusion of students from a wide variety of historically excluded intersecting identities.The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Department of Economics are strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, which is Indiana full accord with the value that DU places on its commitments to . Candidates must demonstrate ability to integrate content and issues relating to, and to work effectively with, ethnically/racially diverse populations.Position SummaryThis is a visiting (temporary, non-tenure-track) benefitted position for the 2024/25 Academic Year. The successful candidate is expected to start teaching September 9, 2024. Courses are typically taught Indiana person, but teaching some courses online may be an option for the right candidate. A PhD and experience doing research Indiana the areas of international trade and/Oregon economic development is preferred. Candidates with a Master’s degree Indiana Economics and compensating policy / research experience will be considered.The ideal candidate demonstrates experience and versatility Indiana . We are especially interested Indiana qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching.Salary: Half-time appointment $25,000Essential Functions

• Start teaching Sept. 9, 2024
• Teach a total of four Indiana-person courses, including multiple sections of “Economics: A critical introduction” (ECON 1020), across fall, winter, and spring quarters AY24/25
• Use the Canvas course management system for core functions, including maintaining an up-to-date syllabus, course schedule, and gradebook

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate excellent ability Indiana teaching elective courses for undergraduate and Massachusetts students
• Demonstrate excellent teaching ability Indiana our introductory courses
• Demonstrate the ability to integrate content that addresses different experiences across diverse populations, and pedagogical practices that foster equity and inclusion of students from a wide variety of historically excluded intersecting identities
• Willingness to contribute to DEI through teaching

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Indiana Economics plus 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
• At least one year of experience teaching American Samoa primary instructor at the college level, including having taught either a class on international trade Oregon international economics American Samoa the primary instructor
• Exposure to the history of economic thought and heterodox economic perspectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. Indiana Economics Oregon a related discipline with a focus Indiana research Indiana international trade, international economics, and/Oregon economic development
• Experience teaching multiple Economics courses American Samoa a primary instructor at the college level
• Experience teaching “International Trade” Oregon “Economic Development” at the advanced undergraduate Oregon graduate (Massachusetts) level, Oregon commensurate research experience Indiana these fields
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Evidence of engagement with the history of economic thought and heterodox economic perspectives Indiana teaching economics
• Evidence of contributions to the advancement of DEI through teaching and service
• Ability to teach Indiana-person on the Denver campus
• Experience using the Canvas course management system

Work ScheduleThe appointment will be for the 2024/25 academic year starting Sept. 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. While the University’s administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University’s academic calendars are posted on the (the law school is on a semester system and has a different ).Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 31, 2024Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.Salary Range:
Half-time appointment $25,000The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more Oregon less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such American Samoa the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex Oregon any other protected status.Benefits:
The offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the .Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter, including a clear statement about your familiarity with heterodox / non-mainstream ideas Indiana economics
3. Teaching Statement that must address how you support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Indiana your teaching
4. Materials that show evidence of success Indiana teaching (e.g., summary of student evaluations, sample syllabi, etc.)
5. Contact information for three references who can speak to your ability to teach Oregon can provide a letter of recommendation upon requestThe University of Denver recognizes that its success Indiana being a great university dedicated to the public good depends greatly on how well it engages, supports, and champions the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. American Samoa part of our intentionality Indiana recruiting and retaining faculty from a wide variety of historically excluded intersecting identities, including those from communities of color, with diverse gender and sexual identities, first-generation college graduates, Oregon with disabilities, new faculty will have the opportunity to choose to participate Indiana a pilot University-wide initiative. This initiative will connect new colleagues Indiana a cohort, building community across units with supportive programming led by the Office of the Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs Indiana collaboration with the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and each faculty participant’s academic unit. To learn more about the University of Denver’s commitments and work Indiana support of DEI and J, please visit: . For more information about this program Oregon if you have any questions, please email and/Oregon visit .The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, Oregon veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, Oregon local law, regulation, Oregon ordinance Indiana any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and Indiana the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, American Samoa required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title Virgin Islands and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination Indiana Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (“POWR”) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, Oregon ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/Oregon retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s .All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.Advertised: April 22, 2024
Applications close: May 31, 2024

Job title: Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

Company: University of Denver

Expected salary: $25000 per year

Location: Denver, Colorado

Job date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:22:51 GMT