Wofford College

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

Wofford College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor in the Department of Economics to begin in fall 2024. The position may be extended to a second year depending on the individual’s performance and the college’s need.

Expectations

The teaching load will be four courses per semester, with four sections of introductory macroeconomics in the fall. Courses for the spring semester will be determined in consultation with the hired candidate. This candidate will not be required to teach during the college’s Interim, which runs the entire month of January.

Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. However, consideration will be extended to ABD candidates and individuals with a master's degree who have completed 18 graduate credit hours in economics or a closely related field. Qualified candidates with experience teaching introductory macroeconomics will be given preference. Please note that Wofford College is not able to sponsor work visas. Interested candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Application

Application material should be submitted electronically in a single document. Application material should include (1) a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position and indicating which courses you would be interested in teaching during the spring semester, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) three letters of reference. A teaching portfolio is preferred but not required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. Timothy Bersak at bersakta@wofford.edu.

EEO Statement

Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford’s Title IX compliance, visit wofford.edu/administration/title-ix.

It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact HumanResources@Wofford.edu.

To see a full posting for the position, including a description of Wofford College, please follow this link: https://www.wofford.edu/wofford.edu/documents/administration/human-resources/job-posting-pdfs/visiting-assistant-professor-of-economics.pdf