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https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/22901

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor - Economics - #001496

Econ, Mgt, Proj Mgt

Western Carolina University has been named to the 2022 “America’s Best Employers by State” list by Forbes, ranking 14 out of the top 100 employers in North Carolina. Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. WCU’s main campus is nestled in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 50 miles west of Asheville. WCU is located just 25 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, one of the nation’s most spectacular and most visited national parks. The entire region is known for its excellent quality of life and access to outdoor activities.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, and free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus.

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

Western Carolina University’s College of Business invites applications for a 9-month tenure track position in Economics beginning in either January 2024 (preferred) or August 2024 at the Assistant Professor level. Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline is required prior to commencement of employment. Teaching preferences include experience/interest in teaching macroeconomics, money and banking, monetary policy, and/or financial economics. The College of Business (www.wcu.edu/cob) is AACSB accredited and has over 60 full-time faculty members. The review of applications will begin on or about February 1st, 2023 and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the mission of the economics discipline in providing students with the skills needed to address the challenges of contemporary business. A demonstrated record of achievement in teaching at the college or university level is preferred. The expected teaching load is 18 semester hours per academic year. This position requires teaching face-to-face and online courses, advising, and service activities as designated by the school director. Some teaching assignments may be located at an instructional site in Asheville, N.C. Moreover, the successful candidate must be willing to meet the AACSB accreditation requirements regarding the College of Business faculty qualification as it relates to scholarship and publication.

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

A Ph.D. or ABD in Economics or an appropriate business field is required.

Applicants who are ABD with a dissertation defense date and completing all degree requirements before commencement of employment will be considered.

The applicant must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in Economics from an AACSB-accredited institution

An established record of scholarship in the field of Economics.

Teaching and/or research interests in macroeconomics, money and banking, monetary policy, and/or financial economics.

Permanent Full-Time

9

01/11/2023

Yes

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE. Screening of applicants will begin on or around February 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit the following documents online:
1) a letter of application, including specifics of experiences teaching face-to-face and online courses.
2) curriculum vita
3) contact information for three professional references
4) copies of transcripts from graduate and terminal degree program(s); and
5) research statement

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Drew Carnes at amcarnes@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-3544. Please do not email application materials as they will not be accepted for consideration.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

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