University of Connecticut

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at the University of Connecticut seeks to fill a full-time faculty position on the Stamford campus, convenient to New York City, to teach undergraduate economics courses beginning August 23, 2020.

The position will be for non-tenure-track “In-Residence” faculty, which may lead to long-term, multi-year contracts. The teaching load will be 7 courses per year or the equivalent, including upper division theory and field courses, and principles.

The successful candidates will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate level and to the mentoring of students in their professional development. Candidates will also share a commitment to the development and innovative improvement of economics courses. In addition, individuals will be expected to contribute to the scholarship of teaching and outreach activities. Successful candidates will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their activities the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; contribute to the development of pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Economics; demonstrated excellence and experience in teaching; a deep commitment to promoting diversity through their academic programs; and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Active scholarly research agenda; complement scholarly activities in department; demonstrated interest in undergraduate instruction, and experience teaching a variety of upper division field courses.

Appointment Terms

This is a nine-month, non-tenure track position which may lead to long-term multi-year contracts. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2020. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Stamford campus. Faculty may be asked to teach at the UConn Storrs campus as part of their ordinary workload. Salary will be competitive with the national market and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply

Please submit the following application requirements to https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/cand.php to complete your application: a cover letter, CV, sample syllabi, a teaching statement, a statement of research interests, a statement on diversity and inclusive learning, and teaching evaluations. Additionally, please direct three reference writers (at least one is to be a teaching reference) to submit letters on your behalf. Screening of applications will begin in October. New applications will be accepted and screening will continue until the position is filled.

For more information regarding the Department of Economics see: http://econ.uconn.edu/

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2020162)

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.