Lecturer of Economics

Posting Number- T00087
Official Title- LECTURER
Working Title- Lecturer of Economics
Division- College of General Studies
Position Type- Teaching Academic Staff
Posting Type- Faculty & Instructional

UWM Description
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School/College/Division Description
UWM College of General Studies is a great choice for regional students who want a two-year degree or a valuable start to a four-year degree. The small college atmosphere offers engaging courses in more than 200 academic majors as well as exceptional faculty and a supportive environment for students who are taking an active role in shaping their futures.

Expected Duration/Hours- 40-60% / .40-.60 FTE
Pay Basis- Academic
FLSA Status- Exempt

Job Summary
The Department of Social Sciences and Business of UWM's College of General Studies invites applications for one or more non-tenure track instructors in Economics at UWM at Waukesha for Spring 2024.

Anticipated staffing is needed for one or more of the following courses:

• CGS ECO 101 Intro to Economics
  
• CGS ECO 110 Economics of Personal Finance
  
• CGS ECO 203 Economics-Macro
  
• CGS ECO 204 Economics-Micro
  
• CGS ECO 243 Economics and Business Statistics
  
  Detailed descriptions of these courses can be found at: https://catalog.uwm.edu/courses/
  
  Contract starts January 5, 2024. Spring classes begin January 22, 2024. New staff orientation is scheduled within the contract period.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
• Master's degree in Economics or a related discipline
  
• Successful teaching experience at the university level
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Terminal degree in Economics or a related discipline
  
• Successful teaching experience with diverse student populations.
  
• Evidence of use of successful student-centered teaching strategies.
  
  Target Salary Range
  $44,000 - $46,000 (final offer will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities presented by the finalist in relation to the position)
  
  Benefits and Total Rewards
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  Application Instructions
  Interested candidates must upload:
  
• A Resume/CV
  
• A cover letter that addresses professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications and includes teaching philosophy
  
• A list of contact information for three professional references
  
  In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
  
  Application Deadline- 10/22/2023
  Continuous (Open Until Filled)?- No
  Position Contact Name- Amanda Grober
  Contact Phone- 414-251-8499
  Contact Email- aagrober@uwm.edu
  
  Application Notes
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  Job Categories
  Academic/Faculty Affairs, Faculty/Instruction - Social Sciences
  
  To apply, visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/37828
  
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