What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Economics (Specialization: Health and Econometrics) position at North Central College?
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F000391
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Economics (Specialization : Health and Econometrics)
Department
Economics & Finance
Division
Academic Affairs
FLSA Status
Exempt
Faculty Status
Full-time Faculty
Supervisor Title
Chair, Economics Department
Status
Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty
Tenure Track
Position Summary
The Department of Economics & Finance in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship is recruiting for a full-time faculty position as Assistant Professor of Economics (Specialization : Health and Econometrics) at the Assistant / Associate / Full level.
The duties in this role include :
- Provide instruction for a variety of economics courses, including Principles of Microeconomics, Health Economics, and Econometrics, carrying a teaching load of 20 credits per year.
- Assess students' work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
- Develop curricula for courses, minors, graduate certificates, and potential majors in Macroeconomics and Financial Markets, Data Analytics and Econometrics,Behavioral Economics, and Economic Policy and Society. Coordinate with other academic departments to develop a curriculum that meets the needs of students in a wide range of academic areas.
- Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions and independent study opportunities.
- Engage students in research as applicable.
- Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence to further develop teaching and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
- Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of study, including new research projects, writing / dissemination of current and future research, and presentation of research at conferences. Current research interests include applied microeconomics, applied econometrics, and health economics.
- Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department meetings, and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.
This recruitment is conducted at the Assistant / Associate / Full level, and the resulting hire will be at the Assistant / Associate / Full level regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and name and contact information for three professional references in PDF format to https : / / northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com / postings / 13193 .
Basic qualifications are required at the time of application :
One semester of experience in teaching undergraduate students, and
Preferred qualifications (not required qualifications for the position) :
Application Requirements :
About NCC :
Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine and Niche.com. For more information, please visit : http : / / www.noctrl.edu . North Central College is an EEO Employer.
The salary range for this position : $65,000 - $75,000
Open date : December 6, 2024
Initial review date : January 6, 2025
Final date : February 10, 2025
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Employment Conditions
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College's background screening process.
Number of Vacancies
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Close Date
02 / 10 / 2025
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
