Assistant Professor of Economics |
| Location: | Dubuque, IA |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Benefits: | FT, faculty benefits |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Other |
| Description: | Available August 2009. The Economics program at Loras College seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in the Fall of 2009. The program prides itself on quality teaching in small class settings where there is close interaction between faculty and students. All faculty members teach the introductory courses as well as upper division courses with the potential of developing new courses. Fields of specialization or areas of instructional expertise within economics are open. There is also an expectation that all faculty contribute to teaching courses within the general education curriculum of the College. Normal teaching load is seven courses per year. Since all students and faculty receive laptops, applicants for this position are expected to incorporate computer technology into their teaching pedagogy. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. Ph.D. preferred along with undergraduate teaching experience. DIVISION OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES. Economics is housed within a division consisting of 16 full-time faculty members that teach in the following programs: Economics, History, International Studies, Politics, and Sociology with minors in Archaeology and Gender Studies. THE COLLEGE. Founded in 1839, Loras College is a Catholic, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts institution with preprofessional and career preparation and dedicated to high academic, ethical and moral standards. The student body consists of approximately 1,600 students, over 90 percent of whom are full-time undergraduates. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the College and respect the College's Catholic tradition. The college is a wireless, laptop campus and there will be opportunity for developing technology-rich, interdisciplinary science courses for the general education curriculum. THE COMMUNITY. Loras College's 60 acre campus is located on one of Dubuque's highest bluffs, overlooking the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuque's population is approximately 60,000 and its nineteenth century architecture is woven into limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuque's unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities, and in addition, there are sporting events, shopping facilities, schools, and churches that are convenient to its residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer, cool spring and fall, and a winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry. Loras College is a Catholic, four-year, liberal arts, coeducational institution of approximately 1,600 students. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the college and to respect its Catholic tradition. APPLICATION DEADLINE. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information contact either Dr. Dennis O'Connor at (563) 588-7519 or dennis.oconnor@loras.edu or Dr. Laddie J. Sula at (563) 588-7507 or laddie.sula@loras.edu. APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Must go to: http://loras.iapplicants.com/. Please upload: your letter of application, and curriculum vitae using the UPLOAD resume feature. You will need to combine all of these into one document before uploading. Do not send reference letters until requested. Please contact the Loras College HOD office at (563) 588-7110 if you have any questions. AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please visit http://www.loras.edu/ for additional information about Loras College. |
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