Roosevelt University is an independent, non-profit, metropolitan university with two distinct campuses located in downtown Chicago and suburban Schaumburg, Illinois. The Department of Economics at Roosevelt University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position, with an annual teaching load of 8 courses, beginning Fall 2014.

Primary responsibilities will be teaching courses in Economic Development, International Trade, and the History of Economics. The remainder of the course load will be chosen from principles of economics courses and from the expertise of the candidate. Roosevelt has a long tradition of teaching and scholarship in economics from Heterodox perspectives and welcomes candidates working in that tradition. Candidates are also expected to participate in the intellectual and scholarly life of the Economics and International Studies programs.

A PhD or ABD in Economics or related field is required.

All applications must be submitted online via the Roosevelt University Careers webpage.

Discipline specific questions may be directed to the Chair, Gary Langer, glanger@roosevelt.edu.

Letters of recommendation should be sent to Search Committee, Department of Economics, Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605.

Roosevelt University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes women, LGBTQ, disabled, veterans, international and minority-classified individuals as applicants for all positions.