Economics Department

Lecturer Vacancy Pool

POSITION:

The Economics Department at Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA invites applications for a vacancy pool from which candidates will be selected to fill full and part-time, non-tenure track positions.  Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled as they become available. 

Currently the department anticipates a need for one or two visiting appointments at the lecturer or visiting assistant professor level beginning September 16, 2005.  This appointment is for nine months but may be renewable based on the needs of the department.  There may be an opportunity to teach additional courses at the upper division or MBA levels depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.  The teaching load is three courses per quarter.

Required Qualifications:

M/A in Economics

Demonstrated successful experience in teaching

Applicant should be academically or professionally qualified in accordance with college and AACSB standards

Preferred Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Economics

Experience teaching principles of microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, and managerial economics.

Desired Qualification:

Experience working with diverse students and staff. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter noting which courses you have had experience teaching, what courses you are qualified to teach, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to: 

David M. Nelson, Chair, Department of Economics

516 High Street

Western Washington University,

Bellingham, WA  98225-9074. 

For email or question, contact the administrative assistant at Theresa.Gresley@wwu.edu; phone (360) 650-3910. 

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and all qualified applicants will be added to the vacancy pool. 

Applications received after May 2, 2005, however, cannot be guaranteed full consideration for assignments for the 2005-2006 academic year. 

For additional information about Western Washington University visit, http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Employment/profilewwu.htm

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.  For disability accommodation, call the Employee Relations-Disability Specialist/ADA Coordinator at (360) 650-7410 or (360) 650-7696 (TTY). 

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