Assistant Professor of Economics

University of the Virgin Islands, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Saint Thomas, MISSOURI
Deadline: 31 Mar 2022

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Position Title Assistant Professor of Economics
Position Number 320068
Department College of Liberal Arts and Social Science
Job Description
 The Department of Social Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands invites applications for a tenure track position in Economics at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in August 2022. Demonstrated success or evidence of potential to excel in teaching and advising undergraduates, ongoing scholarly productivity, and institutional and departmental service is required. 
 
 
Candidates will be expected to teach introductory courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics to both social science and business majors, a quantitative research methods course for social science majors, and electives that appeal to social science and other majors. The candidate will also supervise senior capstone and other independent student research projects as necessary. As a small university located in the Caribbean, we especially seek candidates who have a scholarly interest or developed research agenda focused on policy relevant issues in the Caribbean. Candidates are also encouraged to demonstrate their experience or interest in connecting their research and teaching to interdisciplinary programs such as Caribbean Studies and Data Science. 
The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status through scholarly research and teaching excellence. Appointees must be able to work productively with colleagues and students of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; serve on the University’s committees; and contribute to the implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan, Greatness Through Innovation. 
Required Qualifications
 An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Economics is required. Exceptional ABD candidates may also be considered, but a Ph.D. must be earned by time of appointment. Must possess a record of or potential for achievement in teaching, academic research and service. 
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. preferred
Physical Demands
While performing job duties, employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds. 

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