Visiting Instructor of Economics

Position Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics is a 9 month appointment in the School of Business Administration.  A Visiting Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching 24 credits per academic year. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., ABD, or Master’s degree in Economics  
• Ability to teach principles of macroeconomics and principles of microeconomics 
• College level teaching experience  
• Demonstrated teaching excellence  
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics  
• Demonstrated success working in a diverse student environment  
• Work experience outside of academia  
• Online teaching experience  
• Ability to teach a range of upper-division economics courses  

Major Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester in Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics courses 
• Other teaching assignments may be developed based on the successful candidate’s area of expertise  
• Hold regular office hours 
• Engage authentically with students, the department and colleagues 
• Takes responsibility for all grading of student work and submitting grades at the end of each semester 
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities  
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508  
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards  
• Perform other duties as assigned  

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).  
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.  

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $63,000, depending on the degree of the applicant, plus a comprehensive benefits package .


Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
  • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?”
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

VisitingSOBA-Search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received by June 26, 2022, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.