Yale University

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The Department of Economics at Yale University invites applications for three Course Director positions. http://apply.interfolio.com/146037.

Course Directors participate in undergraduate teaching, assisting instructors of record to administer and deliver course content and assessment. These positions will focus on large introductory and intermediate level courses such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Specific responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) organizing and conducting discussion sections and office hours; organizing and participating in grading; assisting in creating assignments or solutions; contributing to the training of graduate-student teaching assistants and undergraduate peer tutors and managing their activities in the course; communications and record keeping for the course. Course directors work closely with faculty members to ensure that courses are successful and run smoothly. Applicants should have a passion for teaching and for improving the undergraduate experience. The positions will begin on August 1, 2024, and initially will be offered for a one (1) academic year term, renewable for three (3) years based on performance.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or be in “all but dissertation” status) in Economics or a closely related field at the time of hire.

Applicants should send their CV, teaching evaluations if available, a short statement describing teaching philosophy, and arrange for two confidential letters of recommendation. Please submit all materials through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/146037. Review of applications will commence on June 1, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should direct any questions to dorothy.ovelar@yale.edu.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.