Instructor Of Economics

Description

Job ID

FU9727 -0021-1761

Position Classification

FT Faculty UDMPU (9 month)

Position Summary

The Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) at the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) invites applications for Instructor of Economics. It is a full-time one-year faculty appointment with the possibility of a one-year renewal. The position focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate Economics, Financial Economics, and Data Analytics courses. We seek qualified candidates committed to teaching excellence who have the capability to and experience with advising graduate student Capstone and Thesis projects. Applications submitted by July 26, 2024, will receive full consideration. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2024.

The University of Detroit Mercy is dedicated to developing a diverse and inclusive academic community within an urban context. CLAE views diversity as its strength which we strive to enact through intentional practices the cultivation of an inclusive community of belonging. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to the university's mission and its commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. CLAE prides itself in providing support and services that ensure students' success as they progress toward graduation while attending to their overall personal and professional development.

The Instructor of Economics will join our department and advance its commitment to a student-centered experience that extends from the classroom to academic advising and mentoring. The standard teaching load for this position is four courses per semester (fall and winter). The Instructor of Economics responsibilities include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate Economics, Financial Economics, Quantitative Methods and Econometrics courses.

• Delivering curriculum through in-person, hybrid and online formats.

• Advising students' Master's Theses and Capstone projects.

• Engaging in University, College and departmental activities and events.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in Economics or closely related field, or an ABD in Economics or closely related field (degree anticipated by August 2025) from a nationally-accredited institution.

• Ability to teach Economics and Financial Economics courses such as (but not limited to) Microeconomic Principles, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Money and Capital Markets, Labor Economics, and Financial Economics; and Data Analytics courses such as (but not limited to) Quantitative Methods and Econometrics.

• Ability to advise Master's Theses and graduate Capstone projects.

• Experience with teaching in in-person, hybrid, and online formats.

• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills that enable impactful engagement with students, staff and faculty

• Professional experience reflecting successful support for diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

ABD or PhD in Economics

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

TBD

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates must apply by completing an application and uploading materials. Materials must include:

• A detailed cover letter explaining the applicant's interest in and qualification for this position.

• Curriculum vitae.

• Official transcript(s).

• A job market research paper.

• Sample syllabi or detailed course proposals.

• Teaching statement.

• Diversity statement.

Two (2) letters of recommendation should be available upon request.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions about the position to Prof. Yu Peng Lin, PhD, Chair, Department of Economics, at linyp1@udmercy.edu

Additional Information

The Department of Economics delivers an innovative curriculum through its three graduate degree programs, one graduate certificate, and two undergraduate programs. Our programs attract students domestically and internationally which leads to a diverse student population. To learn more about our leading-edge department, visit our website.

University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan's largest and most comprehensive Catholic university, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). Today's University boasts the heritage of two founding institutions: the University of Detroit, founded in 1877 by the Jesuits, and Mercy College of Detroit, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1941. The two consolidated as University of Detroit Mercy in 1990. Detroit Mercy offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional academic degrees and programs through seven schools and colleges. Detroit Mercy educates the whole person, focusing on the value of excellent academics, service to the community and a deeper spirituality to prepare graduates to live lives of purpose and conscience. For more information, please visit www.udmercy.edu.

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits:

• Medical -

o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

• Dental -

o UDM's School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents

o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM

• Vision -

o Exams and lenses every 12 months

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered.

• Employee Assistance Program -

o Provided to everyone in your household.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

• Life and AD&D -

o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.

• Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

• Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.

• Retirement Plan -

o UDM provides matches up to 8%

Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.