Lecturer Department of Economics Multiple Positions

Working Title: Lecturer Department of Economics (Multiple Positions)

State Role Title:N/A

Position Type:Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: FullTime

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100773 Economics

Pay Rate:Commensurate with Experience

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Is this a JMU only positionNo

Is this a grantfunded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo

Beginning Review Date:12/26/2024

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General Information:

The Department of Economics at James Madison University invites applications for multiple positions of Lecturer beginning Fall 2025. These are nontenuretrack fulltime benefitseligible renewable academic year positions. Teaching load is 4/4.

About the Department: Economics at James Madison University is a strong and successful department with 19 fulltime faculty. JMU economics graduates have distinguished themselves in a variety of careers. In addition to its major programs the economics department supports the College of Business and programs across campus with topquality instruction.

About the College: The Department of Economics resides in the College of Business. The AACSBaccredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The College includes the Center for Entrepreneurship Center for Professional Selling Capital Markets Lab Madison Consulting and other programs focused on outreach and engagement with the business community. Our very successful alumni hold Csuite positions at major corporations including SAP Fidelity Bank of America IBM McKinsey & Company Deloitte KPMG and other Fortune 500 companies and readily engage with the College. The faculty are teacherscholars who are collaborative and supportive colleagues. The College has approximately 4100 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

These positions have teaching responsibilities in the area of Economics. The primary courses taught would be Introduction to Macroeconomics (ECON 200 and/or Introduction to Microeconomics (ECON 201. Secondary teaching may include electives or upper division courses within the Economics curriculum.

In addition to teaching responsibilities and office hours the successful candidate will be expected to perform service activities such as working on departmental committees advising student organizations and attending university meetings as well as maintaining professional qualifications according to AACSB standards.

The following is a nonexhaustive list of possible activities faculty members may undertake to support the maintenance of professional qualifications: continuing education and certifications consulting serving on boards recognized professional expertise in the teaching discipline publications and university administrative duties. These requirements can be met in several ways thereby providing the candidate with the ability to contribute based upon their strengths abilities and interests. It is anticipated that in order to meet these obligations the successful candidate will need to be available for potential oncampus activities on multiple days throughout the week.

Qualifications:

Candidates are required to have at least a masters degree in economics. Proficiency in teaching principles of microeconomics and/or principles of macroeconomics is required. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a productive agenda necessary to maintain AACSB status. Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellent communication skills are required. The candidate should be committed to diversity equality and inclusion as these are some of the core values of the university.

Additional Posting Information:

Candidates must complete the online application and provide the following:
Cover letter which describes expression of interest in the position and any research interest
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy which includes student/peer/selfevaluations and a list of courses taught
Names and contact information for three professional references

We will begin review of applications on December 26 2024 and will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. For general inquiries please contact Syed Hussain search committee chair .

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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