Boise State University

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Lecturer (Open Rank) - (200019)
Job Category: Faculty
Department: Economics Department
Schedule: Full-time
Closing Date: Mar 16, 2020, 11:59:00 PM

About Us:

Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/boise-and-beyond/. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to being a welcoming campus that supports a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Position Overview:

The Department of Economics at Boise State University invites applications for 2 full-time Lecturer positions starting Fall 2020. The successful applicant is expected to teach both online and face-to-face undergraduate economics courses, have a commitment to high quality teaching, and engage in university and community service. Courses will include principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, as well as intermediate microeconomics and other upper division courses as needed. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester. The successful applicant must relocate to Boise, Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in economics
At least two years of experience teaching face-to-face economics courses
Experience teaching at the university level

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in economics
Demonstrated track record of successful teaching of large sections (class size greater than 150)
Demonstrated ability to develop and teach online courses using best practice strategies
Demonstrated track record of successful teaching of intermediate microeconomics and/or upper division courses.
Academic research (i.e., publications) or professional experience outside of academia is also valued

Salary and benefits: Salary is commensurate based experience as described in each level listed below, plus an excellent benefits package is available for eligible employees, for more information visit: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/benefits/ .

Lecturer I level:

Master’s degree with less than four years Contractual Experience.

Lecturer II Level:

Master’s degree with four or more years Contractual Experience, or terminal degree within one’s discipline with less than four years Contractual Experience.

Lecturer III Level:

Terminal degree within one’s discipline and four years of Contractual Experience, or Master’s degree with more than eight years of contractual Experience.

Required Application Materials:

Submit your online application, while attaching the following materials:

A cover letter that indicates your interest in and qualifications for the position
A statement of teaching philosophy
A curriculum vitae (i.e., resume) that includes employment history (with dates of employment)
Academic transcript (unofficial)
Evidence of teaching performance including a summary of teaching evaluations
Names and contact information of three professional references

All application materials must be submitted no later than Monday, March 16, 2020 (by 11:59 pm MDT). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact: LaDawn Barrera (ladawnbarrera@boisestate.edu)

Closing Date: Monday, March 16th at 11:59 PM MST

Additional Information:

The College of Business & Economics is AACSB-accredited and serves approximately 3,400 students. In 2012, the College moved into a new four-story, 119,000 square-foot facility, which offers the latest technologies, an impressive 250-seat lecture hall, a financial trading room, a student commons with food service, and ample spaces for student and faculty work, meetings and collaboration. Boise State’s eCampus (distance education) has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, reaching a record enrollment of over 9,000 students. The recently completed eCampus Strategic Plan will pave the way for developing new programs, enhancing faculty and student support, and helping Boise State carve a unique niche in higher education’s online learning community.

About the Department:

The Department of Economics has approximately 200 economics majors in its undergraduate programs with small, but growing masters’ programs. The College of Business and Economics is supportive of research endeavors, including providing access to archival databases via WRDS and Bloomberg, and supporting faculty through personal development accounts, among other initiatives. See http://cobe.boisestate.edu/economics/ for additional information about the department.

Benefits

Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://hrs.boisestate.edu/benefits/.