University of Hartford

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics, Finance and Insurance at the University of Hartford invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in Economics beginning fall 2017. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Economics (by August 2017 at the latest) with an emphasis in applied microeconomics, and be prepared to teach courses in Principles of Economics, Managerial Economics, Statistics, and Business Analytics. There will be an opportunity to teach elective courses in economics. There may also be opportunities to teach in our innovative interdisciplinary All-University Curriculum. Candidates should show a willingness and ability to employ technology in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver excellent teaching, conduct high quality research, render the usual service required of faculty in institutions of higher education, and be committed to working with diverse body of students. Recent teaching experience is required.

The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements
• Cover letter
• A minimum of three letters of reference
• Current CV
• Job market paper(s)
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Records of teaching evaluations
• Transcript(s)
Application deadline: Open until filled

Application Instructions
Electronic submissions are required. Please submit complete applications (with all documents in pdf format) to Chair of the Economics Search Committee, at Barneyecon@gmail.com

The review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University of Hartford: The University is located within the Greater Hartford area, which is rich in cultural and recreational activities, and it is within driving distance from metropolitan Boston and New York City. Students at the University of Hartford find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world. Our new five year strategic plan was approved in May of 2014 and is being implemented by teams of faculty and staff. More information on the plan and the full text of our academic mission can be seen at www.hartford.edu

Barney School: The Barney School of Business made the Princeton Review’s 2014 list of top business schools. The Barney School of Business enrolls over 1,000 students in six undergraduate majors and its MBA and Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation programs. The School has 40 full time faculty members and is accredited by AACSB-International. The mission of the Barney School is to create a student-focused learning environment that prepares men and women to become leaders and decision makers who are globally aware and socially responsible. More information on the school and its mission can be found at www.hartford.edu/barney/

The University of Hartford is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V