Assistant Professor of Economics

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $93,000 – $96,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. To learn more about these options, visit our Employee Benefits Summary page.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F00884

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Economics

Position Number

F00841

Employee Category

Faculty-CAT I

Department

Economics

EClass Code

Full Time Faculty-Def Pay

Position Summary

The Department of Economics at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a nine-month, full-time tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2023. Preferred candidates will have teaching and research interests in at least one of these areas of specialization: monetary economics, money and banking, macroeconomics, economic history, public finance and public choice, and international economics with special emphasis on international business, international political economy, or globalization.

Metropolitan State University of Denver ( MSU Denver) is a unique, access-oriented campus community that serves one of the most diverse student bodies in the State of Colorado. More than half the approximately 18,000 undergraduate students are first generation students and over 48% are students of color. MSU Denver seeks to promote an inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff; and an awareness and appreciation of diverse perspectives and identities via an integrated set of policies, practices, programs and resources that are integral to the University’s realization of its Strategic Plan. The University is located on a vibrant tri-institutional campus in the heart of downtown Denver and near to the Rocky Mountains. Through its 100+ programs, robust industry partnerships and an alumni network that is over 100,000 strong, MSU Denver’s social and economic impact reverberates throughout the region.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the position include a commitment to excellence in:

• Teaching; teaching assignments may include online courses
• Student advising
• Professional development/scholarship which includes the development of intellectual contributions
• Service to the department, college, university, profession, and community
• The successful candidate must have a desire to work with a diverse student body, to increase student retention and success, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Economics completed by August 15, 2023

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of teaching excellence and a record of recent refereed publications or comparable intellectual contributions.

Preferred candidates will have teaching and research interests in at least one of these areas of specialization: monetary economics, money and banking, macroeconomics, economic history, public finance and public choice, and international economics with special emphasis on international business, international political economy, or globalization.

Posting date

09/06/2022

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT)

11/04/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications received by November 4, 2022 will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through the university’s online system, http://www.msudenverjobs.com .

For an application to be considered complete, the following documents must be included:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Letter of application
3. Unofficial graduate transcripts. All official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
4. References. Prepare a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Talent Team Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Talent Team Representative E-mail

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more information on our employee affinity groups please visit this link .