Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor

Description

The Economics Department at Colby College invites applications for one or more visiting positions, possibly in two-year appointments, for the 2023-24 academic year. Successful candidates must demonstrate their potential for excellence in teaching. Candidates will be expected to teach courses that contribute to our core curriculum and elective offerings. The teaching expectations for each visiting position will be up to five courses spread across two academic semesters, with the potential to count multiple sections of the same course toward this total load. Based on anticipated departmental needs, we have a preference for candidates with the ability to teach Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, as well as Macroeconomic Theory and/or Statistical Methods and Econometrics.

Qualifications

Candidates with a PhD or ABD in economics are welcome to apply.

Application Instructions

To be considered for an interview, your application dossier must include: (i) a cover letter that describes your motivation for applying to Colby; (ii) your curriculum vitae; (iii) evidence of classroom teaching effectiveness, including course evaluations if available; (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates commitment to the value of diversity and to inclusive teaching; and (v) three confidential letters of recommendation, at least one of which must address your potential for teaching excellence.

All materials must be submitted electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/121615.

Questions about this search should be directed to: economics@colby.edu .



Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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