Position Title:Economics: Assistant Professor- Fall 2019 Job Category:Faculty Department:Economics - 1510130 Division:Academic Affairs Required Documents:Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial Transcript 1 Position Statement:Founded in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is the 31st member of the University System of Georgia. GGC is a premier 21st century liberal arts institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. With a current enrollment of over 12,000 students, enrollment is projected to exceed 13,000 students in 2017, including both residential and commuter students. GGC’s innovative practices, caring culture, and extremely affordable tuition are changing the game in higher education and changing the future for students at all levels, of all ages, and from all walks of life. Gwinnett County (pop. 850,000+) is home to a variety of businesses, including organizations involved in health care, education and information technology. Description:

Position Overview:

The School of Business Administration (SBA) at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) invites applications for faculty position in Economics to teach undergraduate courses in Economics and Business Statistics.

The School of Business, accredited by AACSB, offers an undergraduate degree only and currently serves approximately 2,700 students. GGC emphasizes teaching and student engagement. In addition, candidates must have a commitment to research which leads to quality refereed publications. Service to the university and the profession is also expected. Business experience is preferred.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

GGC seeks applications for assistant professor faculty positions to begin August 1, 2019. Applicants should hold the doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in their discipline before or within the semester of the start date. GGC is an institution that values and encourages innovative teaching. In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in scholarly activities, extensive student engagement and to contribute in the area of service to the college and community. Advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty.

In accordance with Board of Regents Policy governing GGC faculty, successful applicants will be eligible to receive 5 or 3 year renewable appointments or one year traditional appointments may also be approved. For more information about our college, please visit our website at www.ggc.edu.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience with excellent benefits.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum

• Applications are invited from candidates with Ph.D./D.B.A. degrees in Economics from AACSB-accredited schools, where applicable. ABDs in advanced dissertation stages will be considered as well.
• Demonstrated potential for excellent teaching and research.

Preferred

N/A

Position Disclosure:

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Any resulting employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and credit check if applicable to the position, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion. Georgia Gwinnett College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion. Georgia is an open records state.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Position may require local travel. Ability to lift and carry files and materials. Ability to move from one office to another office on campus. Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone and in writing. Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Work Hours:Position may require non-standard work hours (nights and weekends). Position Status:Full-Time FLSA:Exempt Special Instructions to Applicant:Teaching some evening or Saturday courses may be needed.