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March 22, 2024
Grand Valley State University Department of Economics in the Seidman College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning in Fall 2024. The open position(s) is for an Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants are expected to have earned a Ph.D. or an appropriate terminal degree in Economics or a closely related field from an AACSB or equivalently accredited institution by August 2024 and be interested in teaching in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in health economics and industrial organization. Salary is competitive. Visit our website at GVSU Careers for more information, additional requirements, a full description of the position, and details on how to apply. The Seidman College of Business, fully accredited by AACSB International, values and supports a blend of excellent teaching and scholarly productivity. The atmosphere at the Seidman College of Business is highly collegial, with opportunities for outstanding professional growth. The Grand Rapids community is a vibrant, exciting area with significant leisure time activities available. Candidates must be committed to GVSU’s vision of inclusion and equity.
Required Qualifications and Education
• Ph.D. or an appropriate terminal degree in Economics or a
closely related field. from an AACSB or equivalent accredited
institution earned by August 2024. Current A.B.D. candidates will be
considered.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching
effectiveness.
• Demonstrated potential for research consistent
with the mission of the college.
• Demonstrated oral and written
communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications and Education
• Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in health
economics and industrial organization.
• Experience with
experiential learning and community-based projects.
• Relevant
industry experience.
• Ability to teach at the graduate level
(MBA).
• A demonstrated willingness to work with the community and
firms in the region.
Responsibilities
• Typical teaching load is nine credit hours per semester.
•
Effective teaching at the undergraduate and, potentially, graduate
levels (MBA & EMBA).
• Service to the department, college,
university, and community is expected.
• Research and scholarship
that meets AACSB standards is expected.
Compensation: Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package (www.gvsu.edu/hro).
Department/Division
• For details about the Seidman College of Business visit www.gvsu.edu/seidman
• The Economics
Department has 16 full-time faculty and offers a highly collegial
atmosphere with many opportunities for professional growth.
How to Apply
Apply online at GVSU Careers to be considered, applicants must
upload the following (in PDF format) to the online application:
1)
Cover letter
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Unofficial Ph.D. and/or
terminal degree transcripts from the granting institution
4)
Teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence, if
applicable, including teaching evaluations for all courses taught in
the last two years with department/school comparisons (and any other
evidence of teaching excellence)
5) Research interests and sample
of completed or in-progress research work
On the application, you will be required to provide the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. In addition, please send (3) letters of recommendation to the search chair at the time of application. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Questions about this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Paul Sicilian ([email protected]) or (616-331-7425).
Application Deadline
Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Please
submit it within 30 days of this posting to ensure full consideration.
The position may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
For more information about Seidman College of Business, see our
website at www.gvsu.edu/seidman
Grand Valley State University is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes
providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women,
protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. University
policy extends protections to additional identities. See
www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at
711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).