Wagner College

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Wagner College is seeking an excellent teacher for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in applied macroeconomics starting August 2022. It is anticipated there will be a search for a tenure-track position, and the person in this visiting line will be encouraged to apply (pending budgetary approval). Teaching responsibilities consist of three undergraduate sections per semester, including principles and intermediate macroeconomics, international trade and international finance, undergraduate econometrics, and macroeconomic electives in the candidates’ area of interest and research. While we will consider all areas in economics, we are particular interested in candidates with applied research in finance, international economics, and/or behavioral economics. Applicants must expect PhD completion by August 2023, and provide evidence of effective teaching and potential for ongoing scholarship.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All application materials must be submitted as a single pdf document via email to

Kristen Whitaker kristen.whitaker@wagner.edu. Required materials include (1) a letter of interest, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for three recommenders, (4) a 2-page teaching statement. This statement should address DEIA and include a brief teaching philosophy, examples of pedagogical techniques used, and experience in liberal arts institutions.

Located in an increasingly diverse metropolitan area, Wagner College is committed to scholarship and community outreach relevant to the needs of New York City. Wagner values campus diversity (domestic and international) and in keeping with this initiative, it welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity and internationalization efforts.

Wagner College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wagner College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.