Adjunct Faculty, Economics
- Employer
- University of Denver
- Location
- USA, Colorado, Denver
- Salary
- Negotiable
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- Professional Fields, Business & Management, Social Sciences, Economics
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Economics is seeking Adjunct Instructors for the 2022/23 Academic Year. We are seeking qualified instructors to teach our "Introduction to Micro- and Macroeconomics" (ECON 1030), "Quantitative Methods" (ECON 2670), and / or a sophomore level elective. We prefer applicant that have some familiarity with economic history, the history of economic thought, philosophy of social science, and heterodox as well as mainstream perspectives on economic theory and policy. Candidates must demonstrate ability to in+--tegrate content and issues relating to, and to work effectively with, diverse populations.
The Department offers a curriculum that emphasizes the understanding of the social apparatus that governs the production and distribution of goods and services, and of how economic theories have developed over time to address economic questions. Throughout the curriculum, we present alternative perspectives on the historical and present-day relevance of the material, employing primary sources and significant reading assignments, and we encourage assignments that require writing and critical thinking. The Economics Department is strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, which is in full accord with the value that DU places on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (https://www.du.edu/equity).
Position Summary
Adjunct instructor(s) who can teach ECON 1030 "Introduction to Micro- and Macroeconomics", ECON 2670 "Quantitative Methods", and / or a sophomore level ECON elective (e.g., "Public Finance" or "International Economics"). For ECON 1030 and ECON 2670, the department will provide a course outline and required materials. DU is on a 10-week quarter system and preference will be given to instructors who can offer courses in-person on the DU campus. Ideally, we are looking for instructors who can also provide critical and historically grounded context to the concepts covered. Preference will be given to instructors with relevant prior teaching experience.
Essential Functions
Prepare lectures / class sessions that cover the required material, design assignments that test the students learning with reference to the stated Student Learning Outcomes, grade assignments, and hold regular office hours (in-person or virtually).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
We are always seeking instructors who can communicate the real-world relevance of economic ideas to students from diverse populations and can speak to the impacts of economic policy on typically underrepresented communities.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
Adjunct faculty are compensated at a rate of $4,360 per course.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that specifies availability (quarter, preferred days / times, # of courses) and preferred courses applicant would like to teach.
3. Teaching Statement that must address how you support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your teaching
4. Materials that show evidence of success in teaching (e.g., summary of student evaluations, sample syllabi, etc.)
5. Three references that can speak to your ability to teach.
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Organization
Founded in 1864—just a few years after the city of Denver itself was founded—the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities.
The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to more than 11,500 students hailing from all regions of the United States and 83 other countries.
The University offers:
- more than 100 undergraduate programs of study
- more than 120 graduate and professional programs
Regardless of what they study, University of Denver students embark on a personal educational journey that helps them find and follow their individual purpose.
Collaborative, Experiential Learning
Our students work closely with faculty, peers and members of the community on projects, research and fieldwork. They cross disciplines to discover new perspectives and approaches to problem solving.
In and out of the classroom, our students learn by doing, whether they're collecting data in the field or putting theory into practice in a clinical setting.
The University of Denver Culture
Across the University of Denver’s many divisions, departments, and offices, supervisors are searching for new employees who strive to excel and innovate, prize integrity, and who value the opportunity to engage with the community. The University is always looking for creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners who want to know more and do more.
At the University of Denver, our culture is steeped in ethics and social responsibility. As a result, our faculty and students represent a wide array of perspectives and enjoy the healthy dialogue that grows out of diversity. University of Maryland, Baltimore
For all their differences, the members of our community are united by a common purpose: They're determined to confront society's most pressing challenges—everything from world health and the global economy to access to education.
- Website
- http://www.du.edu/
- Telephone
- 3038717770
- Location
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2199 S. University Blvd.
Denver
Colorado
80210
US
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