Adjunct Faculty in Economics

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Posting Details

Job Title Adjunct Faculty in Economics Rank Adjunct Faculty Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track Job Description

The Department of Economics at Providence College invites applications for an adjunct position in the field of economics for the spring 2021 semester which commences on January 25, 2021.

Application deadline is Monday, November 30, 2020.

Essential Duties

Possible teaching assignments include undergraduate courses in the principles of economics.

Education and Experience Required

The successful candidate will either hold a masters degree in economics or have completed all of the coursework required for the Ph.D. in economics ( ABD ) by the time appointment and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.


Posting Number F87P Open Date 11/04/2020 Close Date 11/30/2020 Open Until Filled No Full consideration of application if received by: Instructions to candidates

Interested candidates should submit on-line a statement of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of official graduate transcript(s), and the names and e-mail addresses of three references who will provide letters of recommendation that speak primarily to the applicant’s teaching.

Copies of transcripts are acceptable for application purposes; however, an official transcript would be required upon employment.

The application deadline is November 30, 2020. Questions should be referred to Dr. Leo Kahane at lkahane@providence.edu

Alternate Application Submission Instructions College Information/EOE Statement

Providence College is a Roman Catholic four-year liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. Providence College is committed to upholding an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. An AA/ EOE, the College especially encourages the applications of women and persons of color.

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

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