Lecturer - Economics

Job Title : Lecturer - Economics

Location : UWG Recruiting Location

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 277658

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Job Summary

The Department of Economics at the Richards College of Business, University of West Georgia, invites applications for a Lecturer's position (Non-tenured) in Economics. Applicants are expected to have a master's degree in Economics, or closely related field (with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in economics). Preference will be giving to candidates who are also qualified to teach courses in our Business Analytics program. The position is primarily located on the University of West Georgia's main campus in Carrollton, GA, but may require teaching at our locations in Newnan, GA and Douglasville, GA. The position will begin in Fall 2025.

Responsibilities

The primary teaching responsibilities are in the areas of Economics and business statistics, e.g., introductory microeconomics, introductory macroeconomics, consumer economics, introduction to business statistics, and business programming [using SAS, R, or Python]. Individuals will teach online, face-to-face, hybrid, and high-flex modes (simultaneously online and face-to-face) at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Professional responsibilities may include directing the Richards College Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy, which requires engagement with the Georgia Council on Economic Education, local PreK-12 economics educators, local civic groups, chambers of commerce, and other groups interested in economic education and financial literacy. Additional expectations include professional development, scholarly research activity (which may include, but is not limited to refereed journal publications), service to the department, college, and UWG community.

Required Qualifications

Earned master's degree (MS, MBA, MA, or equivalent with 18 graduate hours of economics / analytics earned) in Economics, Analytics, or closely related field.

Previous teaching and / or research experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Earned doctorate in Economics, or closely related field with qualifications to teach courses in business analytics.

Previous teaching, research, or industry experience preferred. We are interested in candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching, student engagement, service (department, college, and university), and professional and / or scholarly activity.

Proposed Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Candidates should upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, recent teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin in December 2024. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1) Earned master's in Economics, Analytics, or closely related field.

2) Commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement;

3) Ability to teach face to face, hybrid, and online courses at the undergraduate level;

4) Ability to engage in professional development, and conduct professional / scholarly research; and

5) Service to the department, college, and UWG community.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50)

Other Information

The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed : ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.

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