Lecturer Economics

Position Title: Lecturer (Economics)

Department: School of Business

Campus Location:Washburn University

Application Deadline:Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by:April 22 2025.

Position Summary: Washburn Universitys Greg and Ronda Brenneman School of Business in Topeka Kansas invites applications for a ninemonth nontenure track position of a lecturer in economics. The appointment beginning in Fall 2025 is subject to budgetary approval. This position is renewed annually contingent on the need.

Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.

The Brenneman School of Business serves more than 600 BBA MBA and MAcc students through its AACSBaccredited programs. In January 2027 the school will move into a newly renovated academic building the $43 million Advisors Excel Hall.

The standard lecturers teaching load is four courses per semester. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available. The School provides robust professional development and research support including financial databases software and generous travel funding.

Washburn University is a teachingfocused studentcentered public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its highimpact programs for firstgeneration students. Washburn has a student body of over 5500 undergraduate graduate and law students a significant and growing number of whom are firstgeneration and PellGrant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty staff and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages an excellent benefits program and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion modernization partnership achievement community and transformation. In 2024 Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for according to Great Colleges to Work For program.

Topeka the State Capital of Kansas is home to a vibrant private sector and operations of several Fortune 500 companies including Goodyear Walmart Home Depot Target FritoLay and ColgatePalmolive. It also has a growing insurance and financial services sector with companies such as Advisors Excel Security Benefit Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Kansas banking and insurance firms and dozens of small to mediumsized accounting firms. Topekas lower costofliving vibrant arts and sports communities and educational options make it a very enjoyable and comfortable place to live.

Essential Functions:
Teaching courses at the freshman and sophomore level (possible teaching assignments may include Introduction to Economics Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics Business Statistics) and upperdivision economics electives consistent with the candidates training and interests. The standard teaching expectation associated with nontenuretrack appointment is four courses 12 credit hours) per semester.
Fulfill service expectations associated with fulltime nontenuretrack appointment by engaging in academic advising and other service activities in the department university and profession.
Perform additional jobrelated duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:
Masters degree in Economics or a closely related field.
Experience teaching undergraduate courses in economics and business statistics.
Evidence of academic and professional qualifications consistent with AACSB accreditation requirements.
Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
Official educational transcripts required at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. or ABD in Economics.
Experience teaching courses in economics and/or business statistics at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Demonstrated commitment to scholarly and service activities commensurate with AACSB accreditation and school and University expectations.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload the following items as a PDF to the additional document field via the electronic application: a statement of teaching philosophy evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student or peer evaluations). Contact information for three current professional references will be collected as part of the application form.
Individuals who have questions about the position should contact Search Committee Chair Paul Byrne Professor

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