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Assistant Professor - Economics
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F0846
Position Title
Assistant Professor - Economics
Department
Economics and Finance
Bargaining Unit
APSCUF
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Faculty
Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time
If Part-time, specify percentage
Temporary/ Permanent
Permanent
Tenure Track
Tenure Track Position
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Anticipated Start Date
Fall 2023
Anticipated End Date
None
Work Hours
8:00 to 16:30
Benefits
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:
- Medical and prescription drug benefits.
- Generous retirement plans, two options:
- Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
- State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
- Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
- Paid time off.
- Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.
To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Department of Economics & Finance at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics.
The home campus for this position is Bloomsburg with the expectation of serving a multi-campus university within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
About the Department:The Department of Economics & Finance at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is housed within the AASCB accredited Zeigler College of Business. It offers a B.A. in Economics, with tracks in General Economics, Business Economics, and Political Economics, a B.S.B.A in Finance with concentrations in General Finance and Personal Financial Planning, and minors in Economics, Finance, Personal Financial Planning and Real Estate Finance. The department serves approximately 300 majors across all majors, offers courses within the business core for the Zeigler College of Business, general education credits to be taken by all students, and Business Administration (MBA) program offered by the Zeigler College of Business.
About the College:The Zeigler College of Business is an AACSB accredited business school serving more than 2000 majors across the three campuses of Commonwealth University. The college offers majors in more than 15 fields of study. The Zeigler College of Business places an emphasis on professional development for students. The Zeigler Institute for Professional Development provides students with professional development opportunities and hosts a conference each fall.
Essential Duties
Specific Duties
The Department of Economics & Finance at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Economics. The appointment will begin in August 2023. The Department will consider applications in any field, but preference will be given to: Law and Economics, Economics of the Middle East, Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Urban and Transportation Economics, Political Economics, Public Economics, Behavioral Economics, and Experimental Economics.
Economics faculty are expected to teach general education and business core classes in service to the college and university, which include Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Business and Economics Mathematics, and Business and Economics Statistics. Economics faculty are also expected to teach elective courses within their areas of expertise based on the needs of the department and may have opportunities to teach Intermediate Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and Introduction to Econometrics.
Economics faculty are also expected to provide service to the department, college, and university, which includes (but is not limited to) undergraduate advising and participation in committees.
Economics faculty are expected to teach general education and business core classes in service to the college and university, which include Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Business and Economics Mathematics, and Business and Economics Statistics. Economics faculty are also expected to teach elective courses within their areas of expertise based on the needs of the department and may have opportunities to teach Intermediate Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and Introduction to Econometrics.
Economics faculty are also expected to provide service to the department, college, and university, which includes (but is not limited to) undergraduate advising and participation in committees.
The successful candidate will need to complete distance education training programs as made available by the University within two years of hire for the purpose of teaching in a multi-campus environment with remote teaching needs.
Minimum Qualifications (Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Economics (or be expected to complete their Ph.D. by August 11, 2023).
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to qualified candidates with an earned Ph.D. in Economics and who have demonstrated the ability to work with diverse populations, excellence in teaching as evidenced by peer and/or student evaluations, and research productivity and/or the potential for continued scholarly growth and productivity in their field of study.
Physical Demands
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
11/02/2022
Close Date
Special Instructions for Applicants
A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, copies of graduate transcript(s), diversity statement, teaching statement, student evaluations (if applicable), and contact information for three professional references . Applications must be received by December 31, 2022 for full consideration. Position will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Richard Paulsen, rpaulsen@bloomu.edu .
Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and teaching demonstration as judged by the majority of regular, full-time Economics faculty.
Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.
Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background.
Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.
Background Clearances
In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 (HB 435), appointment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, Act 34, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance; Act 151, Child Abuse Clearance; and Act 114, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Checks.
Appointment is provisional provided the “Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form” and verification of your three background checks are returned to the Human Resource office prior to your hire date.
Diversity Statement
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
- Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
- Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
- Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.
Title IX/Clery
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@bloomu.edu or titleixcoord@bloomu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.
About Commonwealth University of PA
The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.
We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.
We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.
We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.
We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.
We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
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