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

Position Information

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 two adjunct positions in the field of economics for the Fall 2023 semester which commences on August 28, 2023.

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 of appointment and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F182P

Open Date
06/07/2023

Close Date
07/09/2023

Open Until Filled
No

Full consideration of application if received by:

Instructions to candidates

Salary is $4,250 per 3-credit course.

Interested candidates should submit on-line a statement of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of official graduate transcript(s), and the names and email addresses of three references who will provide letters of recommendation that speak primarily to the applicant’s teaching. Application instructions are available at the following website: https://careers.providence.edu

The application deadline is July 9, 2023. 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. As such, a pillar of Providence College’s Strategic Plan for Diversity involves “intentionally recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are drawn to, and supportive of, the mission of the College, and who have demonstrated a commitment to the human flourishing of each member of the campus community.” To review the strategic plan, please visit https://strategic-plan.providence.edu/pc200-full/ . An AA/ EOE, the College especially encourages applications from 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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