Internal Application: Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon.

The Position

The Department of Business Administration and Economics seeks qualified candidates to apply for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics position beginning in August 2024. Teaching duties include Principles of Macroeconomics/Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Money and Banking, and potentially courses in the general studies curriculum. Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. (or ABD, expected by August 2024) in Economics and teaching experience. Applicants with experience teaching money and banking are preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college, affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We also seek candidates with interests in mentoring under-represented students, diversifying curricular offerings, or sponsoring diverse community engagement. Applicants are asked to address their potential contributions in support of a diverse community in their cover letters.

To apply, submit to JobScore a letter of application addressing teaching qualifications, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, copies of unofficial transcripts, and contact information and letters of recommendation from at least three professional references (upload these as indicated on the application). At least one letter should directly address your teaching.

The positions are open until filled, but complete applications received by Wednesday, May 29, 2024 will receive full consideration. For more information about the position or to ask questions, please contact Dr. Alice Kassens via kassens AT roanoke DOT edu.