Economics Lecturer, Part-time temporary

Company:  University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Closing Date: 19/10/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

The Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington Tacoma is seeking applications from qualified candidates for non-tenure track, temporary part-time lecturer positions effective throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. The appointment period is generally in alignment with the academic quarter. The positions are dependent on curricular need and available funding. Part-time lecturers are non-voting members of the UW Tacoma faculty.

The successful candidate(s) will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in topics including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and quantitative methods.

The positions may require on-site face-to-face availability for course instruction, online/hybrid instruction, and teaching assignments may include days and/or evenings. Teaching excellence is expected of all successful candidates and may be evaluated through classroom and online assessment. General responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and delivering rigorous course content that meets the academic standards befitting the University of Washington.
  • Ensuring that delivery of all course materials fits the catalog course description, meets the stated learning goals for each course, and aligns with existing standards.
  • Ongoing coordination with the corresponding Area Coordinator and the Milgard School of Business administration.
  • Using appropriate and effective teaching strategies and student evaluation methods.
  • Informing students of all course requirements and providing feedback on a continuing basis.
  • Holding regular office hours.
  • Using appropriate technology for the course.
  • Submitting course grades by the deadline.

The base salary range for this position will be $2,000-$2,858 per month per 5-credit course (0.33 FTE) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Required Education:

Candidates should have a Master's or PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Business or a related discipline.

Required Work Experience:

Candidates should have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness or a minimum of five years of experience in a relevant field. Candidates with limited prior teaching experience must be willing to commit to an initial on-boarding process that includes guided mentoring by experienced faculty.

Submit the following documents through Interfolio:

  1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  2. Letter of interest, including:
  • A list of business core (T BUS) and economics courses (T BECON) in the business administration major for which you feel qualified to teach (sample syllabi are welcome)
  • Your qualifications for teaching the courses listed
  • Demonstrated evidence of prior teaching success (previous course evaluations are desirable)
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work

Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, three letters of recommendation must be received directly by the Milgard School of Business.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at . Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

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