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Assistant Professor of Economics To help support the work of Chatham University, we have an opening for an Assistant Professor of Economics.
Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Learn more at: .
Duties and Responsibilities: - Teach undergraduate courses in Economics with focus on infusing business sustainability principles, practices, and case studies throughout curriculum;
- Teach Economics courses at the undergraduate and MBA program level which also include dual degrees in MBA/Sustainability, and MBA/Food Studies, in areas such as: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Managerial Economics, Environmental Economics, Global Financial Systems and Economic Development;
- Develop and maintain an active research program in the field and publish findings in professional journals;
- Develop course outlines and/or syllabi for courses taught and ensure courses meet Chatham University standards;
- Evaluate and revise curricula and course content;
- Administer and grade examinations;
- Take on an advising load of graduate and undergraduate students;
- Stay informed on changes and innovations in the field by engaging in program, university, and professional service activities.
Requirements: - Requires Ph.D. degree in Economics, Applied Economics, or economics-related field or foreign degree equivalent and 1 year of experience in job offered or as a Postdoctoral Associate in Economics or Economics-related field.
- 12 months' experience teaching undergraduate-level economics course.
- Experience researching institutional economics in governmental policy.
- Experience must include performing quantitative research in applied economics and economic policy.
- Knowledge of the application of advanced statistical methods.
- Knowledge of quantitative research and methods.
- Evidence of scholarly research and published work in peer-reviewed journals relevant to the field of economics.
- Position requires travel to domestic conferences 2-3 times per year in unanticipated locations in the United States; location depends on conference organizers.
How to Apply: Applications accepted only via (direct link is: ) and follow the instructions to complete the application process.
All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission. Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Persons of color, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.
About Chatham: Founded in 1869, Chatham University is a fully coed institution with an enrollment of over 2,200 students and over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in our areas of excellence: sustainability; health & lab sciences; business & communication; and the arts & humanities.
Chatham is the alma mater of environmental icon Rachel Carson (Class of '29), and is recognized as a leader in the field of sustainability, having been selected as one of the Top 50 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review; ranked in the top five nationally for sustainability achievements in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS); and mentioned in a 2012 Forbes article as one of the places "contributing to Pittsburgh's transformation into a destination for green living."
Building on these accomplishments, Chatham opened in 2014 the world's first fully sustainable campus in higher education, Eden Hall Campus. Consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News & World Report in the Regional Universities North category, Chatham consists of the School of Health Sciences, the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment, the School of Arts and Science, and the School of Business.
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