Visiting Assistant Professor of 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 Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics Rank Visiting Faculty Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track Job Description

The Department of Economics invites applications for two one-year, Visiting Assistant Professor positions beginning Fall 2021. The teaching load is four (4) courses per semester. A Master’s degree in economics is required; PhD or ABD is preferred. We seek candidates with the ability to teach Microeconomics Principles, Macroeconomics Principles, and one or more of the following courses: Intermediate Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, Managerial Economics and Game Theory.

Essential Duties

We seek candidates with the ability to teach Microeconomics Principles, Macroeconomics Principles, and one or more of the following coursers: Intermediate Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, Managerial Economics and Game Theory.

Education and Experience Required

A Master’s degree in Economics is required; PhD or ABD is preferred.


Posting Number F92P Open Date 05/26/2021 Close Date 06/25/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Full consideration of application if received by: Instructions to candidates

A review of applications will begin on May 26, 2021 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants must apply on-line and submit a statement of interest, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, and the names and email addresses of three reference providers who have agreed to submit letters of recommendation. Application details are available on the career site at: https://careers.providence.edu. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Leo Kahane, Department Chair, at lkahane@providence.edu.

Alternate Application Submission Instructions College Information/EOE Statement

Providence College is a Roman Catholic, four-year liberal arts college 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 stellar and 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
4. Letter of Recommendation

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