The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for full-time, tenure track, position in the Department of Economics for the 2024-2025 academic year in the College of Business.
Specific Job Duties:
Teaching courses in Economics - undergraduate and graduate
Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, supervising student research projects, service to the University and community, and engaging in scholarly activity.
Applying best practices to facilitate teaching and learning processes and principles with a commitment to continuous quality improvement
Documenting student learning, interpreting outcomes, and recording grades.
Assisting with student recruitment, admission, and retention.
Maintaining accurate and appropriate student, instructor, course, and program documentation.
Establishing and maintaining professional and ethical boundaries with students, co-workers, and others in all learning environments.
Participating in University service and events.
Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Dean.
Benefits:
Generous sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.
) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more.
Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
Teaching Load:
Reliant on the teaching load of the university.
Currently a 4-3 load.
Salary:
Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience
Physical Demands:
Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk
Required Qualifications/Education:
The ideal candidate will have a background in Economics, and will be expected to teach undergraduate Economic courses as needed, in addition to Managerial Economics for the College’s MBA program.
A PhD in Economics is required.
Teaching experience as either an instructor or teaching assistant.
University's website:
https://www.
lynchburg.
edu
Work Remotely:
No
Candidates may show interest in this position by submitting to the Human Resources Jobs Page the following:
A completed application
A statement of your Teaching Philosophy to include diversity in teaching
A current curriculum vitae (CV)
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Three letters of recommendation
Note: Multiple documents may be uploaded to either the CV or Cover Letter button.
To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by January 31, 2024.
Review of applications and materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Salary, rank, and tenure track status are commensurate with experience and educational credentials.
The selected candidate must successfully complete a background check that is satisfactory to the University.
We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.
The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.
The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.
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