Assistant Professor – Economics

Department of Economics, College of Business & Economics

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located 30 miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul in scenic west central Wisconsin.  Year round arts, cultural and recreational events are easily accessible.  UW-RF's 6,700 undergraduate and graduate students pursue degrees in four colleges:  Arts and Sciences; Education and Professional Studies; Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Science; and Business and Economics. The University provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms, laboratories, academic advising, and co-curricular activities.  A favorable student-faculty ratio affords opportunity for meaningful interchange between faculty and students.  Strong interests in teaching, research and community service are highly valued.

The Position:

Full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics. The qualified candidate should have a Ph.D. in Economics (ABD with confirmed completion date prior to start of employment will be considered) and will be expected to: teach intermediate microeconomics at undergraduate level and managerial economics at both undergraduate and MBA levels, develop curriculum and assessment, maintain an active research agenda in economics, advise upper-level Economics majors, and provide services to both the university and the profession. Preference will be given to candidates with experience or interest in writing and submitting grant requests.

Through its strategic plan, Pathway to Distinction, UW-River Falls will vigorously pursue three goals: Distinctive Academic Excellence; Global Education and Engagement; Innovation and Partnerships. In support of our first goal, UW-River Falls strives to be a leader in collaborative and undergraduate research, we therefore seek faculty members who have an interest in or experience with faculty-student collaborative research, scholarship, and creative activity. The university is also interested in applicants who can support and extend our partnerships and initiatives in Asia (particularly China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong) and in Latin America. The university's strategic focus on international education encourages faculty to develop courses/pedagogy that facilitate the transition of international in-bound students and out-bound UWRF students and enhance our curricular and programmatic partnerships in these regions. 

Qualifications:

• Education: Doctorate in Economics from an accredited institution (ABD with confirmed completion date prior to start of employment will be considered).  
• Teaching experience: Evidence of teaching effectiveness (most recent student evaluations and peer observations) 
• Research: Demonstrate a commitment to scholarly activities that results in peer-reviewed publications 
• Diversity Statement: Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of diverse student populations and ability to contribute to the University's commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages. 

To Apply:

Online applications are required at: https://jobs.uwrf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/ 

Applications must include:

(1) a letter of interest, detailing exactly how your qualifications and experience fit with the needs stated above, (2) a current vita, (3) evidence of  teaching effectiveness(most current student evaluations and peer observations),  (4) an unofficial graduate transcript (official copy will be required if hired), (5) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching and research abilities and professional preparation(please note we are not asking for recommendation letters. If necessary, we will be contacting your references when we deem appropriate) and, (6) a diversity statement which addresses your ability to contribute to the enhancement of student awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures.

Deadline to Apply: Applications will be unofficially reviewed as they are submitted with official review beginning on November 05, 2012.  Applicants should submit all required materials by November 04, 2012 for full consideration.

The names of all nominees and applicants who have not requested confidentiality in writing, and identities of all finalists, must be released upon request.

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