Job Location: University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA
Position Type: Faculty
Job Shift: Full time
Description 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 graduateCollaborating 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 improvementDocumenting 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.
- 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.
- Reliant on the teaching load of the university. Currently a 4-3 load.
- Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience
- Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk
- 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.
- https://www.lynchburg.edu
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- A completed applicationA statement of your Teaching Philosophy to include diversity in teachingA current curriculum vitae (CV) Evidence of Teaching EffectivenessThree letters of recommendationNote: Multiple documents may be uploaded to either the CV or Cover Letter button.