What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - Economics position at Western Carolina University?
The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
The College of Business invites applications for a 9-month, fixed-term Instructor position in Economics or a related discipline beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will bring areas of teaching and research that complement and integrate with those of existing faculty. Teaching responsibilities include residential and/or distance undergraduate classes in Economics. Teaching preferences include experience/interest in teaching microeconomics, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and/or international trade.
The College of Business invites applications for a 9-month, fixed-term Instructor position in Economics or a related discipline beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will bring areas of teaching and research that complement and integrate with those of existing faculty. Teaching responsibilities include residential and/or distance undergraduate classes in Economics. Teaching preferences include experience/interest in teaching microeconomics, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and/or international trade.
A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the College’s mission of providing students with the skills needed to address contemporary business challenges. 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/or online courses, advising, and service activities as designated by the school director.
Maintaining an active research agenda resulting in publication in peer-reviewed journals or continued engagement in practice-related activities is required. Candidates should have a strong record or promise to contribute to students’ intellectual and practical lives and other School, College, University, and business community stakeholders. The successful candidate must meet the standards for qualifications per the College’s Policy on Classification of Qualified Faculty. The AACSB requirements for academic qualifications mandate a minimum level of relevant research and publication to remain current in teaching.
Carnegie statement
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.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, the applicant must have a master’s degree and have completed 18 graduate credit hours in Economics courses from an AACSB-accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. or ABD in Economics or a terminal degree in a closely related business field from an AACSB-accredited institution is desirable. ABD applicants with a dissertation defense date and completion of all degree requirements on or before August 1, 2025, will be considered.
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year
9
Posting Text
Open Date
01/31/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. The review of applications will begin on or about March 1st, 2025, and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned* and a list references with full contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Steve Ha at iha@email.wcu.edu
- All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state “Degree Awarded,” “Degree Conferred,” or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as “Degree Awarded,” “Degree Conferred,” or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
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.
AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
