JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Texas Tech University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Lubbock, Texas, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A1 -- General Economics
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics at Texas Tech University invites applications for a lecturer position in economics, with a focus on teaching and, possibly, developing online courses. This appointment is effective September 1, 2023 (requisition #32453).
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative lecturer in economics to teach mainly online undergraduate courses but may also include hybrid and in-person teaching. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and an openness to innovative teaching methods. As an online lecturer, the candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and interactive course content, facilitating discussions, and providing timely and constructive feedback to students.
The successful applicant will have a master’s degree in economics or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in teaching online classes. A Ph.D. degree in economics is not required but desired. Also, preference will be given to candidates who show ability to develop and teach courses that combine data analysis and programming with teaching economics.
Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, transcripts of graduate work, three letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Preference will be given to candidates whose application and supporting materials are received prior to April 1, 2023. Interviews will be conducted remotely. Salary, scholarly assistance, and benefits are competitive. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minoritized candidates, women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples. Texas Tech University recently surpassed the Hispanic student population threshold necessary for designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
Contact: Ms. Adella Gutierrez, c/o Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Economics, Texas Tech University, 248 Holden Hall, Lubbock, TX 79409-1014. For more information about the Department of Economics, please visit https://www.depts.ttu.edu/economics/ .
Application Requirements
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Teaching Evaluations
- Letters of Reference (Instructions below)
- Transcripts
- CV
- Cover Letter
External Application Link
Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3IfzQ7x
Application Deadline
April 14, 2023
Reference Instructions
Please have 3 letters of reference sent directly to: adella.gutierrez@ttu.edu
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
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Application Instructions:
Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, transcripts of graduate work, three letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Preference will be given to candidates whose application and supporting materials are received prior to April 14, 2023.